Project Accountant Robert Half - 3.9 Montgomery, AL Job Details $70,000 - $80,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Accounting experience within construction industry Cost accounting analysis Construction payment applications Accounts receivable management Bachelor's degree in finance Spreadsheets ASC 606 Construction payment processing Mid-level Financial performance report preparation Accurate transaction records management Finance Invoice payment processing Bachelor's degree Job order costing Financial records management Construction industry experience Financial record maintenance Organizational skills Revenue recognition Expenditure monitoring Bachelor's degree in accounting Accounting Communication skills Time management Full Job Description Our client in Montgomery, AL is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join their team. This role will be responsible for managing project billing, tracking costs and revenue, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have strong project accounting experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project and finance teams. Key Responsibilities Establish and maintain client billing schedules based on project contracts and milestones. Monitor project revenue and costs using percentage-of-completion accounting. Prepare and submit accurate, timely client invoices in accordance with contractual requirements. Review and record consultant, engineering, and vendor proposals and invoices to the appropriate projects. Track project costs and maintain consultant accruals in accordance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards. Coordinate payments to consultants and engineers following receipt of client funds and established pay-when-paid procedures. Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate and complete project financial data. Assist with maintaining organized and accurate project accounting records and reporting. Qualifications 3-10 years of experience in project accounting, preferably within the architecture, engineering, or construction industries. Strong understanding of job cost accounting and project billing. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint is highly preferred. Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred but not required; relevant industry experience is highly valued. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .