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Robert Half

Project Accountant

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A Project Accountant organizes and maintains financial records for a project. Creates project accounts and oversees project expenses and billing. Monitors project budget and budget variances.

$76,184 / year median in Indiana

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant to support accounting operations and project financial activities for our team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This position blends day-to-day financial coordination with administrative support, making it well suited for someone who is organized, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. The role offers broad exposure to payables, job costing, reporting support, and cross-functional business processes while working closely with leadership.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage invoice entry, purchase order processing, and weekly payment preparation while maintaining accurate vendor documentation and records.
  • Investigate billing variances, reconcile vendor statements, and address discrepancies to keep accounts payable activity current and accurate.
  • Support project accounting by establishing job records, entering cost data, and helping maintain reliable tracking for estimates, proposals, and job numbers.
  • Partner with project managers to monitor project costs, organize financial documentation, and provide reporting that supports informed decision-making.
  • Assist with monthly accounting activities such as sales tax preparation, expense reconciliations, asset schedule updates, and financial reporting support.
  • Provide backup assistance for payroll, customer billing, and selected accounts receivable tasks during team absences or peak periods.
  • Maintain organized electronic accounting and project files to ensure documentation is complete, accessible, and audit-ready.
  • Serve as a reliable point of contact for visitors, employees, vendors, and customers while supporting routine office coordination needs.
  • Prepare business correspondence, reports, and other administrative materials for leadership, and coordinate incoming mail and management travel arrangements as needed.