Project Accountant
Trilon Group
$70,000 - $75,000 / year
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Description
About Alta
Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.
Key Responsibilities
As Project Financial Analyst you will be responsible for maintaining project folders, focusing on the accuracy and completeness of the necessary project documentation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Invoice Management: Prepare and review client invoices and supporting documentation monthly or as requested. Ensure timely, accurate billing and resolve invoicing discrepancies.
- Project Financial Management: Support project budgeting and financial reporting. Monitor costs, identify budget variances and financial risks, and work with Project Managers to address concerns.
- Project Data and Documentation: Maintain accurate, complete, and current project information, billing data, and financial records. Regularly review and reconcile data to support reliable reporting and effective budget management.
- Accounts Receivable Support: Monitor outstanding invoices, assist with collections, and coordinate with Project Managers and the finance team to resolve payment issues.
- Collaboration and Project Support: Work closely with Project Managers, Operations, and the finance team to support project financial performance. Attend project meetings, provide timely reports, and help staff understand and follow invoicing procedures.
- Compliance: Ensure project financial activities and documentation comply with company policies, established procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Team Support and Process Improvement: Participate in finance and operations meetings, recommend workflow improvements, and provide backup support to ensure accounting tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to
- 3-5 years of work experience required in project accounting or a similar role
- Experience in the engineering or architecture industry
- Experience in a deadline-driven, project-based environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong initiative, ability to manage competing priorities and multiple, simultaneous tasks
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Preferred
- Experience with Deltek or VantagePoint
- Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Benefits
Compensation
- Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost
- Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost
- Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
- 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
- PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
- Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
- Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values. Compensation The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location. Benefits Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees: Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3% PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities #LI-MP1
About this role
Trilon Group's Alta Planning + Design is hiring a Project Financial Analyst to manage the financial operations supporting their Houston office's project delivery. You'd work hybrid, handling invoice preparation and review, project budgeting support, cost monitoring, and accounts receivable coordination—essentially serving as the financial backbone for project managers across a mission-driven firm focused on sustainable community design and climate resilience.
The role demands 3–5 years of project accounting or similar experience, with proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. You'll need strong proficiency in accounting software and the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, alongside solid analytical skills and attention to documentation accuracy. This is a collaborative position requiring regular interaction with project managers, operations staff, and the finance team, so communication and the ability to juggle competing priorities are essential.
If you're organized, detail-oriented, and energized by supporting meaningful work in planning and design, this could be a solid fit. The salary range is $70,000–$75,000 for a full-time hybrid position.
Typical pay for this role
$80,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $100,000
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