Project Accountant

About us

Bateman Civil Survey is a leading land surveying and civil engineering firm headquartered in the heart of Apex, North Carolina. We have been providing premium services across this great state and throughout the East Coast for over twenty years. We have an unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction and employee well-being.

Each engineer, technician, project manager, and administrator are part of a team that recognizes the inherent value of its every member. We take pride in our work and love what we do. We take full advantage of the advances in equipment and technology and are driven to learn and grow at the pace of the world around us. We are looking for team members and leaders that will help us continue to move from “the way we’ve always done it” to a greater level of efficiency and quality than we’ve ever known. That’s where you come in – won’t you join us?

About the position

The Project Accountant plays a key role in supporting Bateman Civil Survey’s operational and financial success by managing the financial lifecycle of our survey projects from start to finish. This position works closely with department leadership, project managers, and accounting team to ensure accurate billing, timely reporting, and consistent cost tracking across all active projects. The person in this role will oversee project budgets, monitor expenses, reconcile job costs, and prepare detailed financial reports that help guide day-to-day decision-making. They will also be responsible for maintaining organized project records, coordinating with clients on invoicing matters, and ensuring all financial data aligns with company standards and deadlines.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and maintain projects in Unanet AE with accurate budget, labor, billing, and contract data.

• Track and report on project costs, labor utilization, and budget-to-actual performance.

• Prepare accurate client invoices in accordance with contracts and milestones.

• Collaborate with Department Leadership and Project Managers to monitor WIP (Work in Progress), assist with revenue recognition, and maintain audit-ready financial records.

• Monitor outstanding invoices and collection activity, providing weekly status reports to the department manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Information Systems, or related field preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably in civil, surveying, engineering, or construction environments.

• Direct experience with Unanet AE highly preferred.

• Strong financial acumen, analytical ability, and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization/reporting tools.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in cross-functional collaboration.

• Ability to independently manage tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Company-Paid Dental Insurance

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• Company-Paid Long Term Disability Insurance

• Company-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) & Roth Plans with Matching

• Tuition Assistance

• Personal Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Career development opportunities

• A commitment to utilizing the latest state of the art technologies

• Laid-Back Family Culture

Pay:

• Starting at $65,000 depending on experience

Notice to Staffing Agencies:
BCSC will only consider candidates submitted by a staffing agency with a prior written agreement with our recruiting team for a specific job opening. Unsolicited resumes sent via mail, fax, email, or directly to BCSC employees will be considered property of BCSC and no placement fees will be paid. Only agreements signed by BCSC’s HR Representative or authorized designee are valid.

Bateman Civil Survey Company (BCSC) is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), disability or genetic information (including family medical history), national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.