Project Accountant

Job Description

Project Accountant

Who: An experienced accounting professional with at least five years of accounting experience, including two years within the construction industry.

What: Manage construction project accounting, including project costs, invoices, budgets, pay applications, customer billings, change orders, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

When: This is a full-time opportunity for an experienced Project Accountant who can manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.

Where: This position supports construction projects and works closely with operations, field personnel, management, customers, and suppliers.

Why: Join a collaborative organization where you can take ownership of project financials, improve accounting processes, and directly support the financial success of construction projects.

Office Environment: This is a deadline-driven, team-oriented environment requiring close collaboration with accounting, operations, field personnel, management, customers, and external partners.

Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to serve as a key member of our project teams and provide accounting support and timely, accurate project financial information. This position is responsible for construction project accounting functions, including reviewing invoices and budgets, preparing financial reports, creating monthly pay applications, monitoring project costs, and ensuring costs are accurately reflected within project budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounting functions for assigned construction projects.
• Maintain project-related financial records and change orders while proactively identifying and addressing deficiencies.
• Review, enter, and approve supplier invoices related to assigned projects.
• Review and approve overhead charges applied to projects.
• Review account balances related to project assets and expenses.
• Investigate project variances and prepare variance reports for management.
• Create and/or approve project-related customer billings and monthly pay applications.
• Work with Operations regarding unpaid contract billings.
• Partner with management to identify opportunities for additional billings.
• Respond to customer requests for supporting financial information and documentation.
• Close project accounts upon project completion.
• Compile project information and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Assess existing accounting processes and controls and recommend improvements when appropriate.
• Complete additional assignments as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an accounting environment.
• At least two years of accounting experience within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of project cost accounting.
• Knowledge of construction pay applications.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and Procore/Procore Pay preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn financial data into useful information.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong customer-service skills when supporting field personnel and management.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.