Project Accountant I

Job Title Project Accountant I Location Santa Ana, CA - US (Primary) Category Accounting Job Type Full-time Non-exempt Career Level Entry Level Education High School / GED Travel Job Description PlaceWorks has an immediate need for a full-time, entry-level project accountant to support its finance department in the Orange County (Santa Ana) office. The ideal candidate will have 1 - 3 years of billing and receivables experience with Deltek Vision if possible. This candidate should be extremely organized, good at taking direction, and a quick and eager learner ready to learn new project accounting skills. As a project accountant, you will report to and work with the Vice President, Finance to: Prepare client monthly billing invoices for all their project managers. Contact clients regarding outstanding receivables and inform management of past due accounts. Prepare and enter into deltek all client contracts and amendments for your project managers. Prepare and enter into deltek all subcontractor contracts and amendments for project managers. Prepare monthly reports and do journal entries for your project managers at the end of billing. Assist finance department with various special projects as needed. You're most likely a fit if: You have some billing and receivables experience using the software application, Deltek Vision. You are familiar with or are genuinely interested in learning additional project accounting skills and tasks. You take direction well and are a quick learner. You're a self-starter who can work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment. You are extremely organized with a high attention to detail. You can complete tasks by stated deadlines. You have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and you aren't afraid to ask questions. You are proficient with Microsoft Office ( Strong emphasis on Excel but also familiar with Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint). The pay range for this position is $27.88 - $36.06 per hour, dependent upon experience and other relevant factors. Job Requirements When applying to this position, please attach your cover letter and resume as two (2) separate PDF attachments. Each attachment must be under 500KB. We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.