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Project Cost Accountant

$68k - $75k
Ready to Drive Financial Success from the Ground Up? ️ Are you a detail-driven construction accounting pro who loves stepping out from behind the desk to partner directly with operations & project managers? We’re hiring a Project Accountant / Job Cost Accountant in Jacksonville, FL, to keep our construction projects running smoothly and profitably from kickoff to closeout. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, know your way around job costing and AIA billing and want a high-visibility role where your work directly impacts project success, we’d love to have you on our team!

salary: $68,000 - $75,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

  • Managing project/job cost accounting from setup through closeout
  • Monitoring budgets, WIP schedules, cost-to-complete, and profitability
  • Leading AIA/progress billing and pay application processes
  • Managing accounts receivable, collections, and cash applications
  • Supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Coordinating lien waivers, notices to owners, and compliance documentation
  • Partnering closely with Project Managers and company leadership
  • Helping improve processes and financial visibility across projects

Skills
  • AIA Billing (1 year of experience is required)
  • Notice to Owner (1 year of experience is required)
  • Lien Waiver (1 year of experience is required)
  • Commercial Collections (1 year of experience is required)
  • Cash Applications (1 year of experience is required)
  • WIP Schedules (1 year of experience is required)
  • Month-End Close (1 year of experience is preferred)
  • Account Reconciliation (1 year of experience is preferred)
  • SAGE (1 year of experience is preferred)
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 1 year
  • Experience level: Experienced
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Vacancy posted 15 days ago
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