We Make Everything Around Us Better
At PRIME AE, that’s not a slogan, it’s how we work.
Every bridge, building, campus, park, and roadway we design exists to improve how people live, move, learn, and connect. Through architecture, engineering, planning, and consulting, we partner with clients to create thoughtful, practical solutions that leave communities stronger than we found them.
If you want your work to matter, and to be surrounded by smart, collaborative people who care about doing things the right way, you’ll feel at home here.
Who We Are:
PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm driven by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. With a growing footprint of offices across the country and a diverse team of more than 550 professionals, we partner with public and private sector clients to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational markets.
Our culture blends entrepreneurial energy with the resources of a scaled, multidisciplinary platform—giving our people the opportunity to shape meaningful projects while influencing the future direction of the firm. As PRIME AE continues to expand its capabilities, geographic reach, and leadership bench, this is an exciting time to join a team that is building momentum, investing in growth, and empowering leaders to make a lasting impact.
The Opportunity:
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Accountant for our Louisville, KY office. This will be onsite initially, with hybrid flexibility after onboarding and training.
This role goes beyond traditional billing functions and plays a key part in supporting project financial performance, operational efficiency, and overall project profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong project accounting experience, analytical skills, and the ability to partner closely with operations and project management teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
What You’ll Do:
In this role, you will support all aspects of project financial management, from project setup and invoicing through forecasting, collections, reporting, and project closeout. You will work closely with Project Managers, operational leaders, and the Finance team to provide financial insight, maintain accurate project reporting, and support strategic decision-making.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, operational efficiencies, and the continued development of project accounting best practices within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and participate in monthly project financial performance review meetings.
- Review and analyze project financial data and provide recommendations to improve project performance and profitability.
- Prepare scheduled and ad hoc financial reports for operational and project leadership teams.
- Partner with Project Managers throughout the full lifecycle of project financial management, including project setup, invoicing, collections, forecasting, and closeout.
- Oversee monthly invoicing activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contract requirements.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for operations staff regarding project financial matters and accounting support.
- Track subcontractor expenses and ensure proper allocation of charges and timely payment processing.
- Monitor and manage unbilled and deferred revenue accounts, including reconciliations and reporting activities.
- Lead or support project accounting training sessions for operations and project teams.
- Support internal, external, client, and bank audits by providing accurate and timely financial documentation.
- Collaborate with the Finance team to support accurate and timely month-end close activities.
- Ensure compliance with contracts, internal controls, GAAP standards, and company policies.
- Contribute to process improvements, accounting procedure development, and system enhancement initiatives.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
- Minimum 2–4 years of project accounting experience required; AEC/A&E industry experience preferred.
- Strong financial analysis, reporting, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting project financial management throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Prior experience with Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Operations, and Project Management teams.
Why PRIME AE:
We don’t just fill positions; we invest in people.
At PRIME AE, you’ll find a supportive, flexible environment where careers are built intentionally, not accidentally. You’ll work on projects that improve everyday life, alongside colleagues who challenge and respect one another.
What sets us apart:
- Career Growth: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical expertise to project and people leadership.
- People-First Culture: We value trust, integrity, and collaboration, and we mean it.
- Meaningful Work: Projects that strengthen communities, infrastructure, and public spaces.
- Growth with Purpose: Strategic expansion backed by strong leadership and investment.
- National Reach, Local Feel: Big-firm resources with the agility and relationships of local offices.
Our Commitment:
PRIME AE Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment where differences are respected, voices are heard, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- 2-4 years of project accounting experience
- Strong financial analysis, reporting, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
- Experience supporting project financial management throughout the full project lifecycle
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to collaborate across Finance, Operations, and Project Management teams
- AEC/A&E industry experience
- Experience with Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint
What We Do
PRIME AE is an architecture, engineering, and construction management firm with designs on a better tomorrow. Since 2007, PRIME AE has served at the precipice, where our work has significant real-world impact on the communities around us. We take on that responsibility and rise to meet every challenge. Our depth of experience and understanding inform a truly holistic viewpoint, while still allowing us to maintain the personal attention for which we are known. We understand that without the trust and confidence of the communities we plan for, PRIME AE would never succeed. Building, developing, and nurturing long-term relationships with our clients, with the many communities we serve, and within our company has made all the difference.
