Project Accountant

We are looking for a Project Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in Pleasanton, California on a Contract basis. In this role, you will support the financial management of multiple projects, working closely with project managers and leadership to keep billing, reporting, and cost tracking accurate and on schedule. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is organized, analytical, and comfortable balancing day-to-day accounting work in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee project-related accounting activities across the full project lifecycle, from initial setup through final closeout
• Create and issue client invoices, verifying billing accuracy and ensuring timely distribution
• Work closely with project managers to align billing details, monitor budgets, and maintain visibility into project financial status
• Review unbilled labor, project expenses, and work-in-progress data to identify issues and support accurate reporting
• Communicate with clients regarding past-due balances, payment questions, and invoice follow-up
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks to support smooth daily accounting operations
• Contribute to payroll support activities, including reconciliations and related financial checks
• Prepare project financial reports and evaluate performance trends to help inform business decisions
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting and project records within project accounting systems
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and take on additional accounting assignments as needed
• At least 2 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred
• Background in project-driven industries such as construction, engineering, architecture, consulting, interior design, or manufacturing is strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of project billing, job costing, and project financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP
• Experience with Deltek, Deltek Vision, or comparable project accounting platforms is preferred
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach to problem-solving