Project Accountant

We are seeking an accountant to join our team in Turtle Creek, PA for a year long contract. This is a manufacturing location, hybrid schedule with three days per week in office. 

Duties:
Project Accounting

• Assemble and track monthly project costs for 15–20 Factory and Field Service projects.
• Monitor cost and revenue alignment and provide accurate financial reporting to Project Managers.
• Ensure project accounting activities follow internal policies, including revenue recognition requirements.
• Create, maintain, and close project numbers within Microsoft SL (Solomon).
• Produce monthly project financial statements and profitability reports.

Customer Invoicing

• Prepare, review, and deliver customer invoices according to contractual terms.
• Create pro forma invoices for Time & Material projects ahead of month‑end for client review.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies quickly to maintain timely billing cycles.
• Generate monthly invoices for completed Factory Work and Field Service projects.

Accounts Receivable & Month-End Close

• Prepare AR-related journal entries and complete AR reconciliations monthly.
• Lead customer collections communications and monitor aging reports.
• Identify delinquent accounts, highlight collection risks, and provide insights on cash trends.
• Partner with Project Managers to resolve customer payment discrepancies.

Financial Analysis

• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses supporting operational and business needs.
• Complete special projects as assigned, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance3-5 years accounting experience
• Strong experience in project accounting, billing, and accounts receivable.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate financial reports, project profitability summaries, and reconciliations.
• Demonstrated capability in month-end close processes (journal entries, AR reconciliations).
• Experience preparing customer invoices based on contract terms, T&M billing, and resolving invoice issues.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and revenue alignment. 

Software Systems Used:

• Concur 
• Internal ERP System - Microsoft XL 
• Microsoft Office Suite

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.