Project Accounting Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply strong knowledge of GAAP, with emphasis on revenue recognition requirements
• Manage project accounting activities, including percent‑of‑completion, cost‑to‑cost, and milestone billing
• Track and analyze budgets versus actuals, including labor, expenses, subcontractors, and overhead allocation
• Perform project cost analysis and profitability forecasting
• Prepare accurate, compliant, and client‑specific invoices, including those with insurance or government contract requirements
• Calculate, apply, and maintain multiple billing rates across projects
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with varying billing structures (T&M, fixed fee, milestone‑based)
• Identify unbilled work, potential write‑offs, and revenue recognition issues proactively
• Resolve billing discrepancies and manage billing disputes
• Collaborate closely with project managers, field staff, and corporate teams to ensure financial accuracy

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition principles
• Advanced knowledge of project accounting methodologies
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and forecasting skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working within project‑focused ERP systems (Deltek highly preferred)
• Background in professional services, engineering, environmental, construction, or government‑contract environments
• Experience handling complex, client‑specific billing requirements
• Proven ability to manage billing disputes and resolve issues efficiently
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

Check out our Perks:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental and vision
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Company paid life insurance for employee, spouse and children
• Company paid short term disability coverage
• Other supplemental benefit offerings including long-term disability, critical illness, accident and identity theft protection
• 401K retirement with company matching of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee Assistance Program

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. MAS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.