Project Accountant

Posted 10 Days Ago
5 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Professional Services
The Role
The Project Accountant manages financial tasks for projects, collaborating with Project Managers to ensure accurate billing, budget tracking, and compliance. Responsibilities include overseeing contract compliance, reviewing expenses, and participating in financial reporting.
Summary Generated by Built In

Landrum & Brown is a global aviation consulting firm with airports at the core of our DNA. We bring passion and creativity to solve the most complex global aviation challenges with the potential to enhance the world.

 

Serving airports and other aviation clients for more than 70 years across all seven continents, our aviation consulting practice includes both planning and development services that span activation planning, airfield and airspace, business and finance, commercial development, environmental, ground transportation, master planning and strategy, terminal planning and design.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Project Accountant responsible for end-to-end financial management, billing, administrative coordination, and compliance support across assigned projects. This role partners closely with Project Managers and cross functional teams to ensure accurate client billing, effective budget tracking, reliable forecasting, and timely month end close activities.
The Project Accountant supports project setup and ongoing administration, oversees contract and subcontractor compliance, reviews expenses and invoices, and resolves variances while ensuring adherence to contractual terms, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. This role also contributes to financial reporting, audits, and ad hoc analysis to support informed project and leadership decision-making.
This position is fully remote and open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Partner with Project Managers to support contract documents, change orders, amendments, approvals, and additional services related to project accounting and billing
  • Maintain contract management fees and ensure accuracy of project financial records
  • Set up and maintain project profiles and administrative data within Deltek Vision
  • Monitor and interpret company financial metrics and assess overall project health
  • Participate in project kick‑off meetings to support financial and administrative readiness
  • Train, guide, and support Project Assistants, contributing to knowledge sharing and team development
  • Review project Work in Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable monthly to support timely billing and collections
  • Provide ongoing administrative coordination and follow‑up to ensure compliance with internal processes and contractual requirements
  • Collaborate with Corporate Finance and the Project Accounting team on reporting, audits, close activities, and special initiatives as needed

Qualifications:

  • Two‑year college degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with 2+ years of professional experience in project cost accounting or project financial administration
  • Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is highly preferred; candidates from other professional services or consulting environments are also encouraged to apply
  • Experience with Deltek Vision or VantagePoint is a plus
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Client‑focused mindset, with a commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and thoughtful solutions
  • Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and roles
  • Demonstrated integrity and commitment to ethical, fair, and responsible business practices
  • A collaborative team player who values working in a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment and contributes to shared success


 

Additional Information

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Landrum & Brown offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

Landrum & Brown is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

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The Company
HQ: London
126 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

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