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Costa Mesa, CA (In Person)
$97,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Project Accountant Discovered Search Costa Mesa, CA Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $120,000 a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Project reporting Operational analysis Accounts receivable optimization Preparation of internal financial performance reports Construction payment applications Data analysis reporting Project control Accounts receivable management Bachelor's degree in finance Operational management ERP systems Cash flow monitoring Construction payment processing Metrics Reporting Mid-level Bachelor's degree in business administration Finance Customer payment reminders Invoice payment processing Bachelor's degree Financial records management Financial record maintenance Forecasting Accounting and finance experience Cash management Profitability analysis Business Administration Financial performance measurement Operational excellence initiatives Process improvement planning Full Job Description Project Accountant Costa Mesa, CA | Full-Time | Onsite Are you the person who naturally brings order, accountability, and efficiency to project-based businesses? We are a highly respected professional AEC firm seeking a Project Accountant to oversee the financial and operational flow of projects from contract setup through billing, collections, reporting, and closeout. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys improving processes, partnering with project managers, and ensuring projects move smoothly from start to finish. You'll have a direct impact on cash flow, project profitability, operational efficiency, and client satisfaction. What You'll Do Project Accounting & Billing Manage project setup, billing structures, and financial controls within the firm's ERP system. Generate and review pre-bill reports, WIP analysis, and labor utilization data. Coordinate invoice reviews with project managers and issue accurate client invoices. Support project profitability reporting and financial performance tracking. Accounts Receivable & Collections Monitor aging reports and proactively manage collections. Communicate professionally with client accounting departments regarding outstanding balances. Help improve cash flow through disciplined follow-up and payment tracking. Contracts & Project Administration Assist with contract setup, fee schedules, project phases, and change order administration. Maintain accurate project records and ensure operational consistency across projects. Support proposal-to-project transitions and project closeout activities. Accounts Payable & Operations Coordinate invoice approvals and vendor payment workflows. Review consultant and vendor expenses for proper coding and project allocation. Assist with office operations and administrative support as needed. Process Improvement Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reporting, billing processes, and project controls. Develop practical systems and accountability measures that improve efficiency across the organization. What We're Looking For Experience in project accounting, project controls, finance, or operations within a professional services, engineering, architecture, consulting, or project-based environment. Strong understanding of project billing, WIP reporting, contract administration, and project financial management. Experience with Deltek Ajera, Vantagepoint, Vision, or a comparable project accounting ERP system. Comfortable communicating with project managers, executives, clients, and accounting teams. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Process-oriented mindset with a desire to improve systems and operational efficiency. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience supporting engineering, architecture, construction, consulting, or other project-driven organizations. Knowledge of utilization reporting, labor forecasting, project profitability, and financial performance metrics. Why This Opportunity? Highly visible role with direct impact on business operations and financial performance. Opportunity to partner closely with leadership and project teams. Stable, established organization with a strong reputation and long-term client relationships. Collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions will be recognized and valued. Ability to drive meaningful process improvements and operational excellence.