Cost/Project Accountant | Lake Worth, FL | $140K-$145K (Total Comp)

Job Description

Cost / Project Accountant | Lake Worth, FL | $140K–$145K Total Compensation

We are conducting a search for a Cost / Project Accountant to join a growing construction management firm in the Lake Worth, FL area.\n
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\nThis position will serve as the primary local accounting resource and partner with project leadership, operations, procurement, and a larger accounting team based in another state. \n
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Key Responsibilities: \n

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• Manage project accounting throughout the project lifecycle
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• Prepare owner billings, SOVs, lien waivers, and related documentation
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• Manage monthly close, forecasting, WIP reporting, and cost-to-complete analysis
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• Analyze budgets, variances, labor trends, contingencies, and project performance
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• Track change orders, commitments, procurement activity, and subcontract changes
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• Review invoices and requisitions for accuracy, compliance, and budget alignment
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• Prepare cost accruals and support month-end and year-end close
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• Maintain project financial data and support process improvements
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Qualifications: \n

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• 5+ years of relevant accounting, project accounting, cost accounting, project controls, or operational finance experience
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• Construction management, general contracting, real estate development, or construction accounting experience preferred
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• Experience with  CMiC and/or Textura highly preferred
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• Strong understanding of project accounting, billing, forecasting, WIP, and cost-to-complete analysis
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• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems
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• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
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• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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Candidates from outside the construction industry may be considered with experience using CMiC, Textura, or comparable project accounting systems.\n
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Schedule: 5 days in office preferred; 4 days in office / 1 day remote may be considered\n
Compensation: $140K–$145K total compensation\n
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\nFor additional information, please contact Kyle Archer directly at View email address on ziprecruiter.com. \n
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