About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial administration of multiple projects from billing through payment. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to build hands-on project accounting experience in a project-driven environment.

You will:

• Prepare and process recurring project billings in accordance with contractual and customer requirements
• Review project information and supporting documentation to ensure invoices are complete and accurate
• Track billing schedules and coordinate with project teams to meet monthly deadlines
• Monitor outstanding accounts receivable and follow up on past‑due balances
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding invoice questions and payment status
• Enter, code, and process project-related invoices in accounting systems
• Review vendor invoices and statements and research discrepancies as needed
• Coordinate invoice approvals and ensure costs are assigned to the appropriate projects and accounts
• Obtain and review lien waivers and required documentation during the billing/payment process
• Maintain organized project accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with cash application and reconciliation of customer accounts as needed
• Research billing and payment discrepancies and work with internal/external partners to resolve items
• Partner with project managers and accounting team members to maintain accurate project financial information
• Assist with month-end activities and project-related reconciliations
• Support project reporting and provide billing/receivable information as requested
• Identify opportunities to improve billing, documentation, and accounting processes
• Assist with additional accounting responsibilities and special projects as your experience develops

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What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will demonstrate accuracy, follow-through, and a willingness to learn project accounting processes.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• Previous accounting, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or internship experience is a plus but not required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial records
• Comfortable working with numbers, invoices, and detailed project documentation
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and recurring deadlines
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills to research discrepancies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to learn accounting/project management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers, vendors, and internal teams
• Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to ask questions and learn new processes
• Ability to work collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
• Interest in developing broader project accounting and financial management experience

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Compensation & Location

• Salary range: $55,000–$70,000 per year
• Location: Saint Francis, WI, USA
• Employment type: Full-time (typical for this role)
• This role may be eligible for company-sponsored benefits, subject to program rules

Note: Actual compensation is influenced by factors such as experience, qualifications, and relevant skills. Pay and benefits will be determined by Confidential Client in accordance with applicable laws.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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