We are looking for an entry-level accounting team member to support project-based financial operations for a growing engineering organization in Tampa, Florida. This Contract position offers the opportunity to work closely with project teams, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to budgeting, billing, and reporting activities across active engagements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with spreadsheets and reconciliations, and eager to build experience in project accounting.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and update financial records for assigned projects, including budget details, invoicing terms, and revenue treatment within the company’s accounting platform.
- Track project spending, compare actual performance to budget expectations, and help evaluate financial results from project start through completion.
- Support forecasting efforts by assisting with cost-to-complete estimates and investigating differences between projected and actual results.
- Verify that project accounting activities align with contractual obligations and applicable accounting guidelines.
- Recommend and support efficiency improvements that strengthen project accounting and billing workflows.
- Prepare and examine reconciliations for project-related balances such as unbilled amounts, deferred revenue, and other assigned accounts.
- Contribute to month-end close tasks by organizing financial data, posting supporting entries, and assisting with reporting deliverables.
- Maintain complete records and supporting documentation to ensure clear audit trails for reconciliations, transactions, and project financial activity.
- Partner with project managers to improve financial visibility, support billing accuracy, address invoice issues, and respond to client questions when needed.
- Experience with bank reconciliations and account reconciliation in an accounting environment that requires strong attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of accounting entries and the ability to support accurate financial recordkeeping.
- Understanding of job cost principles and how project expenses are tracked against budgets.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize data, perform calculations, and review financial information efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple projects and deadlines.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with project managers and accounting team members.
- Ability to analyze financial variances, identify discrepancies, and assist with problem resolution.