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Project Accountant

Brilliant®
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/19/2026

Brilliant® is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago and specializing in accounting, finance, technology and business solutions for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. labor markets.


Join our client, a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. This is an excellent opportunity for a project accounting/billing professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring the accuracy of project invoicing and financial operations. This is an opportunity to work for a respected global organization within the power and energy sector. They are looking for a contract/consultant for a 4-6 month project.


What You'll Do

  • Set up customers, projects, contracts, and intercompany billing within Deltek Costpoint
  • Support domestic and international projects, including multi-currency billing, foreign taxes, withholding requirements, and retention billing
  • Assist with monthly intercompany billing processes
  • Prepare accurate and timely client invoices in accordance with contract terms and billing arrangements
  • Assemble invoice packages and supporting documentation for Project Manager review and approval
  • Submit invoices through client portals and other required channels
  • Maintain complete billing records and supporting documentation
  • Perform project closeouts and billing reconciliations
  • Reconcile open billing details to the General Ledger
  • Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and client inquiries
  • Support additional project accounting and billing activities as needed


What We're Looking For

  • Experience with project billing, contract billing, or project accounting
  • Deltek Costpoint experience strongly preferred, Workday is a plus
  • Understanding of intercompany transactions and project-based billing environments
  • Experience with international billing, multi-currency transactions, or government contracting is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a collaborative environment

Salary : $45 - $55

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