We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join a team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports project financial operations by helping maintain accurate billing, monitoring revenue and cost activity, and partnering with project managers to keep assignments financially on track. The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with proposals and invoices, and able to follow client-specific billing requirements with accuracy.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with project managers to track project financial performance, deadlines, and billing milestones throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and review client invoices by validating billable items, project costs, and supporting documentation before submission.
• Help manage change order financial details and ensure revised project scope is reflected accurately in billing and revenue records.
• Monitor project revenue and expenses to support clean financial reporting and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals, quotes, and related project financial documents as needed.
• Follow client billing guidelines carefully to confirm that charges meet contractual and project-specific requirements.
• Track outstanding receivables, support past-due follow-up efforts, and assist with collection activities when necessary.
• Maintain organized project accounting records and provide general financial administration support for active projects.• Experience in project accounting, preferably in construction or project-based environments.
• Working knowledge of invoices, cost tracking, revenue recognition, and project financial reporting.
• Familiarity with contracts, change orders, proposals, and client billing requirements.
• Ability to review expenses and determine appropriate billable project costs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Proficiency with standard accounting and spreadsheet tools used for financial tracking and reporting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers and internal teams.