Project Accountant

Project AccountantThe Project Accountant is responsible for the financial integrity, forecasting validation, billing administration, and overall financial coordination of assigned At-Risk construction projects throughout the full project lifecycle. This role serves as a strategic financial partner to Project Managers and Operations teams by maintaining deep project financial knowledge, identifying margin risks, validating forecasts, supporting revenue recognition, and ensuring accurate project financial reporting and client billings.The Project Accountant is responsible for monitoring project financial performance including commitments, subcontractor costs, change exposure, contingencies, owner billings, and cost trends. This role requires strong construction accounting knowledge, independent billing capability, and the ability to challenge project assumptions and forecasts to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.The Project Accountant works closely with Project Managers, Project Directors, Accounting, Operations, subcontractors, and clients to support successful project execution while maintaining compliance with company financial procedures and accounting standards.This is a full-time FLSA salaried exempt position, requiring 40 work hours per week with the ability to work more if necessary.Industry: Construction Accounting & FinanceEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Project Financial Management & Forecasting Maintain deep financial knowledge of assigned At-Risk construction projectsValidate Project Director prepared forecasts and support the Project Director with any additional clarifications requested by Operations DirectorMonitor project financial performance including commitments, contingencies, change exposure, cost trends, and margin riskAssist in managing project financials including forecasting reports, contingency allowance reports, and actual spend trackingInvestigate project financial variances and share these with the Project Manager to assist in identifying risks that could impact project profitabilitySupport Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition processesMaintain accurate project financial documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycleCollaborate with project teams to ensure financial data integrity and timely reportingBilling & Revenue Administration Prepare, process, and maintain monthly client billings independentlySupport AIA billing preparation and associated documentationAudit owner billings for accuracy and completenessEnter approved billings into Sage Intacct and related tracking systemsDistribute owner billings and maintain billing logs and recordsPrepare sworn statements, lien waivers, and related project billing documentationTrack second-tier waivers and ensure proper documentation complianceMonitor billing status, collections support, and resolve billing discrepanciesSupport revenue recognition accuracy through proper billing and cost alignmentProject Costing & Change Management Review and process subcontractor invoices monthlyCollaborate with Project Managers, Project Directors and clients to process and manage PCOs, PCCOs, change events, trade change orders, and owner change ordersProcess commitments, purchase orders, subcontracts, and trade contractsEnter and maintain project budgets within Procore and Sage IntacctMonitor project commitments and subcontractor cost activity for financial accuracyCoordinate cost compilation and issue resolution related to project financial activitiesSupport job cost tracking, project coding accuracy, and financial reconciliation activitiesCollaborate with Project Managers, Project Directors and clients on project close-out processes and documentation packagesSystems, Process Improvement & Collaboration Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Directors, Accounting, and Operations teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracySupport ERP system data integrity between Procore, Sage Intacct, and related systemsIdentify project accounting process inefficiencies and recommend improvementsAssist with development and maintenance of project accounting procedures and documentationCommunicate professionally with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal stakeholdersCrosstrain with team members to provide backup support for critical project accounting functions and workload overflow within the Accounting DepartmentGeneral Project Accounting Functions Create and maintain project setup information within accounting and project management systemsEnsure compliance with accounting principles, internal controls, and company financial proceduresSupport external audit requests and provide project financial documentation as requiredAssist with month-end close processes related to assigned projectsMaintain organized, audit-ready project accounting documentationSupport ad hoc project related analysis and report requestsPerforms other related duties as assigned.Competency Requirements:Action Oriented You readily take action on challenges, without unnecessary planning.You identify and seize new opportunities.You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times.You step up to handle tough issues.Collaborates You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.You represent your own interests while being fair to others and their areas.You credit others for the contributions and accomplishments.You partner with others to get work done.You gain trust and support of others.Communicates Effectively You are effective in a variety of communication settings: 1:1, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.You attentively listen to others.You adjust to fit the audience and the message.You provide timely and helpful information to others across the project team and organization.You encourage the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.Interpersonal Savvy You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, and cultures.You act with diplomacy and tact.You build rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way.You build constructive relationships with people both similar and different to you.You pick up on interpersonal and group dynamics.You can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.Situational Adaptability You pick up on situational cues and adjust in the moment.You readily adapt to personal, interpersonal, and leadership behavior.You understand that different situations may call for different approaches.You can act differently depending on the circumstances.Benefits for this position include but are not limited to:Medical, Dental & Vision Package Eligibility begins date of hireTelemedicine included in benefit package at no additional charge to employeeCompany provided annual HSA contributionsDependent care FSA, Medical FSA, Limited care FSAPaid Time Off 15 days' pay yearRegularly scheduled, full-time employees begin accruing PTO from their start date of hire, with increases occurring after designated years of service. Employees can accrue a maximum of 1.5 times the annual accrual amount.Holiday Pay 6 Paid U.S. Holidays2 Paid Floating HolidaysEmployees hired on or after July 1 will receive 1 Floating holiday that year.Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) Employees have the option to contribute to Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans.Company 401(k) Matching ContributionsIndividual & group learning sessions