Project Accountant / Bookkeeper
Accentuate Staffing is currently recruiting for a Project Accountant / Bookkeeper for a civil engineering firm in Chapel Hill, NC. The Project Accountant / Bookkeeper will manage the day-to-day financial operations of our project-based business. This role is central to ensuring accurate project setup, billing, and accounts receivable, while working closely with Project Managers and our outsourced accounting partners.
If you enjoy owning the numbers, improving processes, and working in a collaborative, professional environment—this is a great opportunity to make an impact.
Responsibilities:
Project Accounting
- Set up and maintain accurate project financial data in Ajera/BQE Core
- Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure billing terms and project details are correct
- Administer pay applications, including documentation and tracking
Billing & Accounts Receivable
- Lead the monthly billing cycle (drafts, revisions, and final invoices)
- Post labor and expenses and maintain billing accuracy
- Track receivables, apply payments, and manage collections
- Provide aging reports and follow up on outstanding invoices
Bookkeeping & Financial Support
- Maintain accurate financial records and support outsourced accounting partners
- Assist with expense tracking, vendor coordination, and financial documentation
- Help ensure data accuracy for reporting and audits
Operations & Compliance Support
- Track insurance policies and renewals
- Support vendor invoice coordination and expense tracking
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiency
Requirements:
- 5+ years of bookkeeping or project accounting experience (AEC or professional services preferred)
- Strong understanding of billing, AR, and job costing
- Experience with accounting software (Ajera or BQE Core a plus)
- Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
- Highly organized, proactive, and accountable
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders
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