Project Accountant

Job Title: Project AccountantJob Description

The Project Accountant coordinates project cost analysis for team activities supporting Project Managers or other staff. This role involves overseeing the cost reporting for multiple projects and monitoring project budgets to ensure accurate depiction of project costs. Responsibilities include inputting budgets within corporate systems, providing ongoing forecast updates, variance analysis, and collaborating with project teams to implement project management best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project meetings and collaborate with project team members on project activities.

• Support Project Managers in preparing and updating project documentation and planning.

• Assist with preparing forecasts of project spending and cash flows, budget variance monitoring, and cost tracking/analysis.

• Collaborate with Project Management to perform variance reporting and establish original baseline budgets.

• Perform departmental organizational functions, such as tracking and verifying information for unvouchered liabilities.

• Assist in the contracting process, including bidding activities and cost analysis.

• Communicate with project team resources and stakeholders on budgetary items.

• Develop and compile Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are measurable outcomes.

• Provide strong teamwork and respond to customer/vendor inquiries and work order issues.

• Understand project management organizational standards and assist in managing projects to those standards.

• Coordinate work activities of team members or external parties to resolve technical tasks.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in accounting and project accounting.

• Familiarity with construction environments and month-end processes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrate effective time management, organizational, and planning skills.

• Basic technical knowledge related to writing and verbal communication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for entry-level; one year of experience required for intermediate level with a Bachelor's degree, or three years with an Associate's degree.

• Exposure to corporate accounting and project cost management systems is preferred.

• Experience in operations planning, project management, cost tracking, and analysis is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Team player with strong collaboration skills.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The dress code is business casual. This position offers a long-term opportunity with potential for growth and includes holiday pay and PTO.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Johnstown, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.05 - $35.05/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Johnstown,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.