Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical Mechanical
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Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per hour
A bit about us:
Based in Orange County, CA we have been in business for decades building architectural designs with the vision our clients clients dream of. We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant who will be assigned to work with multiple Project Managers.
Why join us?
- Work for a great company! We are fun, dedicated, skilled professionals who enjoy what we do and producing quality results for our clients
- Competitive compensation
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
- Rapidly expanding company with a robust pipeline of projects in Southern California and all throughout California
- Beautiful office environment located in Orange, CA.
- We are growing and may hire for multiple Project Accountants and provide our employees with continued professional growth and development
Job Details
Our firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with a particular focus on project-based work in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry. The Project Accountant will play a crucial role in managing the financial aspects of our projects, ensuring they stay within budget and align with company policies and regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including project managers, clients, and vendors.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage the financial matters of assigned projects, including budgeting, billing, expense tracking, and financial reporting.
- Maintain accurate project records in the firm’s database, including client data, contract tracking, project budgets, and billing & payment terms.
- Advise Project Managers on budgeting for additional services to ensure project profitability.
- Consult with clients on invoicing and adjust invoices as needed.
- Manage accounts payable associated with consultants’ invoices as part of client billing.
- Train new Project Managers on the draft bill process according to standard billing procedures.
- Manage monthly accounts receivable reports and contact clients and project staff in accordance with the collections policy.
- Provide Project Managers with project-related reports such as Project Summary, Office Earnings, Consultant Ledgers, Labor Detail, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the company.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry.
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
- Accurate and detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills.
- Strong business oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in using Deltek Vision, MS Office/Teams, and Bluebeam (preferred).
- A proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn and ask questions to increase understanding.
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team to achieve team goals.
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Company: Jobot
Location: Columbus, OH
Posted: June 10, 2026
Category: Construction
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