Project Accountant

PEAKE

Project Accountant managing financial aspects of government projects. Overseeing project setup, billing, and compliance within ERP systems in a dynamic small business.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeMillersville • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Project Setup: Set up new projects in Prime ERP systems
Maintain contract values and funding
Ensure proper linkage between contract, project, and invoice structure
Create and maintain WBS structures
Prepare and issue customer invoices
Monitor labor, materials, and subcontract costs
Reconcile project-level balances

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5+ years of accounting experience in a project-based environment
Experience with project setup, job cost accounting, and project billing
Hands-on experience in an ERP system (preferably project-based ERP)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and 11 Paid Federal holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

project setupjob cost accountingproject billingWBS structurescontract managementinvoice preparationcost monitoringfinancial reconciliation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Business