• The Temp Project Accountant III provides advanced financial leadership to complex projects and serves as a strategic partner to Project Managers through expert-level tracking, analysis, and billing oversight. • This role handles complex assignments with a high degree of independence, applies strong professional judgment, and proactively identifies risks, efficiencies, and solutions. • In addition to delivering high-quality project accounting support, the Project Accountant III contributes to improving financial processes, reporting accuracy, and system utilization across the team. • Build strong relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to Project Managers throughout the full project lifecycle, from notice of award through final closeout. • Set up and maintain projects in Deltek Vantagepoint in accordance with contract requirements; read and interpret contracts for accounting, billing, and invoicing implications. • Prepare and distribute monthly billing reports to Project Managers; process labor and expense transfers as needed and ensure costs comply with contract terms. • Ensure accurate and complete invoice packages are submitted to clients in a timely manner, including all required supporting documentation. • Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries; investigate issues, problem-solve, and clearly communicate resolutions. • Follow up with clients to confirm invoice receipt and payment status; partner with Project Managers to resolve collection issues. • Monitor project work-in-progress (WIP) and review monthly aged WIP reports with Project Managers; collaborate to resolve aging or compliance issues.