Project Accountant

Job Description

Project Billing Administrator | ORC

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at ORC, located in Columbus, OH, requiring residency within a 50-mile radius of the office. ORC specializes in Right of Way services, where infrastructure meets innovation, shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. This role ensures the accuracy of project financials and efficient client billing, contributing to the stability and growth of the company’s vital infrastructure projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time, Exempt
• Location: Hybrid, Columbus, OH
• Pay: $38901–$68500 yearly
• Team: Accounting/Finance Department
• Mission: This role ensures accurate project financials, billing, and supports revenue recognition for infrastructure projects.
• Tech Stack: Deltek Vantagepoint (a plus), Excel (formulas, pivot tables)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Setup: Set up and maintain projects in ORC’s ERP system, accurately reflecting contract values, budgets, and billing terms.
• Invoicing & Collections: Prepare and issue client invoices, then actively follow through on collection efforts.
• Financial Reconciliation: Reconcile project financials and resolve any billing questions directly with Project Managers and clients.
• Month-End Support: Support crucial month-end close activities, revenue recognition processes, and project reporting.
• Cost Tracking & Files: Track subconsultant invoices and project costs, ensuring all project financial files are organized and audit-ready.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Working knowledge of project-based accounting or billing, with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required for Project Accountant Level 2.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of accounting or project billing experience, with 3 years required for Project Accountant Level 2.
• Skills: Organized, analytical, and detail-oriented approach to tasks; ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities; clear and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders; strong service mindset; quick adoption of new systems and software; eagerness to learn and grow in project accounting; strong Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and reconciliation work.
• Bonus: Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint.