Project Accountant

Dekker

Project Accountant responsible for managing client billings and project financial records. Collaborating with Project Managers in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry in Albuquerque.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project-based accounting, including budgeting, revenue recognition, and billing processes, while effectively collaborating with project managers and clients to resolve discrepancies and enhance financial reporting accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project-Based AccountingBudgetingRevenue RecognitionWork-In-Progress (WIP) ReportingMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Project AccountingBilling ProcessesFinancial ReportingConsultant InvoicingAccounts Receivable Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDecision-MakingInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

ArchitectureEngineeringConstruction (AEC)Project RecordsBilling Terms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and send draft billings to Project Managers for review and approval
Create and submit invoices to clients in a timely manner
Set up and maintain project records, budgets, billing terms, and other project-related information in the accounting system
Assist with coding and recording consultant invoices to projects
Generate and distribute monthly Accounts Receivable statements to clients
Identify billing issues and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Train and support Project Managers on project financial procedures, billing processes, and financial reporting
Prepare and analyze month-end consultant budget reports and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports
Respond to billing inquiries and work with clients and internal project teams to resolve billing discrepancies
Prepare ad hoc reports and complete special projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
Minimum of 3-5 years of project accounting experience, preferably within the architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) industry
Strong understanding of project-based accounting, including budgeting, revenue recognition, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and project billing
Exceptional attention to detail and decision-making skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different departments and stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive benefits and salary packages based on education and experience