Entry Level Project Accountant Jobs
New grad project accountant jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of cost-tracking and budget projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Jobot, W G Yates & Sons Construction, and Clayco hiring at this level now.
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What you’ll be challenged to do:
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Reading and interpreting client contracts for accurate project set-up and compliance with corporate requirements.
- Reviewing project set up documents, budgets, and revisions to confirm alignment with the Project Management & Quality Guidelines and the Revenue Decision Making Matrix.
- Entering and maintaining new and revised project data, including budgets, work breakdown structures, client updates, and billing details in the Project Accounting System.
- Assisting with subconsultant invoice processing and coordinating the release of payments.
- Preparing and producing monthly draft and final invoice packets for clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client specific requirements.
- Posting final invoices to accounts receivable, making necessary adjustments or reinstatements, and archiving invoices.
- Conducting in-depth Work-in-Process and Project Analysis.
- Performing Project Closeout Analysis and supporting internal and external audits.
- Assisting in training and mentoring project accounting staff.
- Partnering with IT and other departments to test, maintain, and improve Project Accounting System functionality and invoice formats.
- Supporting research and testing of new software implementations for the department.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
- 2+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably within a professional services environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to prepare advanced invoices using Project Accounting Systems, Excel, and Client Portals.
- Working knowledge of project accounting software such as BST or Deltek.
- Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
Compensation: $65,000 - $79,000, Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
Featured Benefits:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
Location: Houston, TX
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-time
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"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Application deadline 9/1/2026
What you’ll be challenged to do:
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Reading and interpreting client contracts for accurate project set-up and compliance with corporate requirements.
- Reviewing project set up documents, budgets, and revisions to confirm alignment with the Project Management & Quality Guidelines and the Revenue Decision Making Matrix.
- Entering and maintaining new and revised project data, including budgets, work breakdown structures, client updates, and billing details in the Project Accounting System.
- Assisting with subconsultant invoice processing and coordinating the release of payments.
- Preparing and producing monthly draft and final invoice packets for clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client specific requirements.
- Posting final invoices to accounts receivable, making necessary adjustments or reinstatements, and archiving invoices.
- Conducting in-depth Work-in-Process and Project Analysis.
- Performing Project Closeout Analysis and supporting internal and external audits.
- Assisting in training and mentoring project accounting staff.
- Partnering with IT and other departments to test, maintain, and improve Project Accounting System functionality and invoice formats.
- Supporting research and testing of new software implementations for the department.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
- 2+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably within a professional services environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to prepare advanced invoices using Project Accounting Systems, Excel, and Client Portals.
- Working knowledge of project accounting software such as BST or Deltek.
- Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
Compensation: $65,000 - $79,000, Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location
Featured Benefits:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.
Location: Houston, TX
Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Employment Status: Full-time
#LI-ST1
"California Applicants"
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.
Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Application deadline 9/1/2026
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Entry Level Project Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level project accountant job?
Focus on coursework or internship experience in cost accounting, budget tracking, or project cost controls, and highlight any exposure to tools like Excel, QuickBooks, or ERP systems. Employers at this level prioritize candidates who can read a project budget, reconcile expenses, and communicate variances clearly. A degree in accounting, finance, or construction management gives you a strong foundation, and any project-based work samples strengthen your application considerably.
Which companies hire entry level project accountants?
Companies hiring entry level project accountants right now include Jobot, W G Yates & Sons Construction, and Clayco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from construction firms, engineering consultancies, real estate developers, and government contractors, all of which manage large multi-phase projects that require dedicated cost-tracking support from junior accounting staff.
Are there remote entry level project accountant jobs?
Yes, though most openings lean on-site given the project-coordination nature of the work. About 4% of entry level project accountant openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, concentrated in industries where financial reporting can happen independently from the job site. Hybrid schedules are increasingly common, especially at larger firms that have centralized accounting functions.
Are these new grad project accountant jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior project accountant roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op placements as qualifying experience, and does not require a CPA or professional certification. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'recent graduates welcome,' or 'will train the right candidate' to identify openings suited to someone starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level project accountants?
Entry Level project accountant roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they run long-term, multi-budget projects that require dedicated cost accounting support, giving new graduates structured exposure to job cost reporting, contract billing, and financial controls from day one.