Project Accountant

Accura Engineering ‚Ä¢ Columbia, South Carolina ‚Ä¢ Contractor

Posted on Sat, Aug 22, 2026

Job Title: Project Accountant ***Work Location: Atlanta, GA *** Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview Accura Engineering is seeking a Project Accountant with AEC accounting experience. This candidate will be responsible for project financials as well as other duties in a growing engineering and consulting firm. Responsibilities/Duties:

Review owner contracts to understand accounting requirements.
Assist multiple Project Managers in creating owner billings
Support Project Support Project Managers with accounting queries and assist in job cost reconciliation
Responsible for ensuring all assigned projects are properly set up and maintained in the Company's accounting system, and expenses are correctly recorded to the project
Review and prepare documents for timely payment of vendor and subcontractor invoices
Maintain construction job set-up paperwork and budgets in the Procas accounting system
Ensure accuracy, proper coding, and approval of invoices for assigned projects
Manage all subcontractor requirements including insurance and Lien Releases
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts
Prepare monthly accruals, amortization and various other accounting analyses and entries
Communicate with various team members clearly and professionally, including the Owners, Project Management Team, Managers, the Accounting Team, Engineers, and other Business Partners
Support ad-hoc reporting and special projects
Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and internal controls
Assisting with project audits
Audit project setup and ensure billing matches contract type in the accounting system
Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience/Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field
3 to 5 years of financial and accounting related work experience, including client invoicing, project billing, accounts receivable, and project financial management, preferably in AEC (Architecture, Engineering or Construction) industry
Knowledge of contract types such as CPFF, T&M, and FFP
Experience with GDOT, MARTA, COA, Airport, and Federal projects is a huge plus
Experience preparing and processing client invoices, monitoring billing cycles, and resolving invoicing discrepancies.
A/R collections experience, preferably with knowledge of the Procas system
Advance Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Exceptional communication and analytical skills.
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify

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