Welcome page

Project Accountant

Posted Date 20 hours ago(9/2/2026 8:45 PM)
Job ID
2026-12570
# of Openings
1
Location
US-NC-Cary
Category
Accounting/Finance
Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Utility Services, Program Management, and Environmental. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

 

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

NV5 is looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Project Accountant to join our growing team in Cary, North Carolina. In this role, you'll partner closely with Project Managers to help ensure projects are set up, managed, billed, and closed efficiently throughout their entire lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building strong internal relationships, and contributing to the financial success of impactful projects.

  • Partner with Project Managers to establish new projects in Deltek Vantagepoint ensuring project setup aligns with contract requirements, billing terms, and revenue recognition methods.
  • Enter project budgets and upload all required documentation during project setup.
  • Maintain project records throughout the project lifecycle, including processing change orders and additional task authorizations.
  • Review and analyze project reports to identify and resolve revenue generation errors and maintain project data integrity.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to monitor and manage unbilled project activity.
  • Process labor adjustments as needed to maintain accurate project financials.
  • Support project closeout activities, ensuring all transactions are completed and projects are properly finalized.
  • Prepare monthly invoices for Project Manager review and approval while ensuring compliance with client billing requirements.
  • Finalize and distribute invoices to clients in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Assist with accounts receivable reviews and collection efforts to support healthy project cash flow.
  • Provide additional accounting and project support as needed.

What Makes You Successful

You are highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. You enjoy working collaboratively with project teams, have a strong attention to detail, and take pride in delivering accurate financial information that helps drive project success.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify solutions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, along with strong overall computer skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate confidently across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service mindset, with the ability to build positive working relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business needs and processes.
  • A proactive, team-oriented approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in project accounting, professional services, engineering, architecture, or consulting environments.
  • Experience with Deltek Vision or similar project-based accounting software.

#LI-HH1

 

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

 

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Options

Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.
Share on your newsfeed