Project Accountant

ESCO Group

Project Accountant responsible for job accounting at ESCO Electric in Marion, Iowa. Collaborating with project managers to analyze costs and prepare invoices while handling customer accounts.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeMarion • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Accounting, including customer job setup, invoicing, and account management. Proficient in utilizing accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.

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Project AccountingCustomer InvoicingCost AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelCustomer Account Management

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Hard Skills

Project Accounting FunctionsCost AccountingCalculations (Discounts, Interest, Sales Tax)Job Sales and Use Tax ReviewCustomer Job SetupAccount AdjustmentsCustomer ReconciliationsTime and Material MovesCustomer Billing RequirementsDaily Deposits Processing

Soft Skills

CommunicationFollow-UpProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Windows Operating SystemMicrosoft Office WordMicrosoft Office ExcelMicrosoft Office OutlookCollaboration Tool

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Customer AccountsDelinquency ReductionUnbilled WIP ReportsChange OrdersPurchase Orders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up of Customer jobs in accounting system accurately and in a timely manner
Facilitate cost accounting meetings with Project Managers to review and analyze cost information, and update notes in the collaboration tool
Prepare and post project accounting adjustments by updating estimates, increasing contract amounts, adding change orders, updating job type and/or tracking purchase orders
Initiate time and material moves as needed
Review collaboration tool to determine customer billing requirements
Prepare customer invoices by gathering information such as unbilled WIP reports, purchase orders, and material invoices
Send weekly time reports to customers
Review job sales and use tax issues
Close customer jobs on completion
Monitor and maintain assigned customer accounts including customer calls, account adjustments, and customer reconciliations
Communicate and follow up with internal and external customers regarding outstanding issues
Accountable for reducing delinquency for assigned accounts
Process customer credit card payments as needed; may prepare or post daily deposits
Utilize, support, and enhance ESCO Groups standards and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of an Associate’s degree program in accounting or related discipline from an accredited college, technical school or university
Two or more years of related work or industry experience
The combination of equivalent education and or experience will be considered with solid evidence of success
Two years experience in Project Accounting functions
Knowledge and familiarity of calculations such as discounts, interest, sales tax, and percentages
Demonstrated to be highly proficient with computer technologies including but not limited to, Windows Operating System, and the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer a comprehensive health insurance package
annual biometric screenings
employee assistance program (EAP)
company-paid disability insurance for eligible employees
Beyond our 401k offering, you may be eligible to join our ESOP with its tax-deferred retirement benefits
paid time off
flexible scheduling
parental leave
encourage our Employee Owners to give back to the communities where they live
tuition assistance
dedicated Learning and Development program to grow and develop you in your career