Project Accountant II

Anchor QEA

Project Accountant II at Anchor QEA coordinating invoicing and maintaining budgets for various projects. Collaborating with project managers and clients to ensure client satisfaction and success of the work.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generates client invoices for assigned projects for multiple project managers across the country, with exposure to a variety of clients and types of services
Prepares project financial reports, budget tracking, variance analyses, and backlog forecasts as needed by clients or management to aid in the understanding of project status
Interacts with sub-consultants; reviews and processes their invoices for payment
Analyze contracts for the project set up and billing terms to provide needed tracking in the project accounting system
Communicates and coordinates with principals, project managers, clients, sub-consultants, and other accounting staff concerning billing and project accounting matters, with an emphasis on highlighting and resolving issues
Works closely with project managers and clients to facilitate and improve accounts receivable collections
Works collaboratively with both project managers and accounting team management to prepare a variety of other financial analyses and reporting
Provide administrative support, such as file management, copying, scanning, and uploading sensitive correspondence, and meeting facilitation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree or Higher in Education
4-6 years of billing/project accounting experience with a professional service firm, contractor, or other service-based organizations
Experience billing local government contracts, time and materials, cost reimbursable and fixed fee projects in the architecture, engineering, or construction industry is a plus
A desire to learn about environmental science and the engineering industry as well as to develop your project accounting skills to have a positive impact on client satisfaction and the success of the work we perform
Detailed-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft word and excel
Experience with BST Global ERP or similar cost accounting systems is a plus
Strong analytical and management skills
Self-motivated, resourceful, and learns quickly. Works well in a team and individually.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match

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Hard Skills & Tools

billingproject accountingbudget trackingvariance analysisfinancial reportingcontract analysisaccounts receivablefile managementadministrative supportcost accounting

Soft Skills

detail-orientedorganizational skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsmanagement skillsself-motivatedresourcefulteamworkproblem-solvingquick learner

Certifications

Associate’s degreeBachelor’s degree