Construction Project Accountant
Join a well-established and growing construction organization known for delivering high-quality projects while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture. If you enjoy partnering with Project Managers, solving problems, and taking ownership of the financial side of complex construction projects, we’d love to talk with you.
Project Accountant & Company Highlights
- Stable, growing company with an outstanding reputation
- Collaborative culture where Accounting and Operations work as one team
- Opportunity to support exciting commercial construction projects
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Leadership team that values your expertise and ideas
- Team-oriented environment where your contributions truly make an impact
Project Accountant Key Responsibilities
- Manage the complete accounting lifecycle for multiple construction projects.
- Set up new jobs within the accounting system, ensuring proper coding, budgets, and contract documentation.
- The construction project accountant will review owner contracts for billing requirements, retainage, change order language, payment terms, and compliance obligations.
- Prepare, review, and submit owner billings including:
- Progress Billings
- Time & Materials (T&M)
- Cost Plus
- Percentage of Completion
- Prepare and manage pay applications in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Prepare, review, and maintain Schedules of Values (SOVs) throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, supporting month-end financial reporting and project forecasting.
- Monitor project budgets and perform detailed job costing analysis to identify cost variances and profitability trends.
- Review project costs, committed costs, subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and change orders for accuracy.
- Work closely with Project Managers to monitor project financial performance, forecast costs, and maximize profitability.
Project Accountant Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, NOT required
- 3+ years of Construction Project Accounting experience within commercial construction or a related industry.
- Demonstrated experience with: Lien Waivers , Pay Applications , Schedules of Values (SOVs), Work-in-Progress (WIP) Schedules, Job Costing , Job Setup, Complex Contract Review
- Experience supporting multiple Project Managers simultaneously.
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