Construction Project Accountant

The Specialized Recruiting Group is assisting a luxury homebuilder client of ours in hiring a Project Accountant for their Charlotte based team. Please see the full job description below and apply with your interest!

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing luxury homebuilder in the Charlotte market, known for delivering high-quality custom and semi-custom homes. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a Project Accountant to their team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of the company's accounting function and play a key role in supporting the financial health and continued expansion of the business.

Position Summary

The Project Accountant will serve as the sole accounting professional for the organization and be responsible for managing all aspects of full-cycle accounting. This individual will work closely with company leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and support operational decision-making. The ideal candidate will have accounting experience within the construction industry, with homebuilding experience strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and reports.
• Maintain job cost accounting and track project costs, budgets, and profitability.
• Process subcontractor payments and vendor invoices.
• Monitor construction draws and manage cash flow reporting.
• Reconcile work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and support project cost analysis.
• Prepare and file sales tax and other regulatory filings as required.
• Coordinate with external CPA firm for year-end reviews, audits, and tax preparation.
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Oversee payroll processing and related reporting, if applicable.
• Develop and improve accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with ownership and leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Homebuilding industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP schedules, project accounting, and construction financial reporting.
• Experience handling full-cycle accounting responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as the sole accountant or leading the accounting function for a small to mid-sized company.
• Experience working directly with company owners and executive leadership.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing luxury homebuilder.
• High visibility role with direct access to company leadership.
• Ability to own and improve accounting processes.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with strong growth potential. xhyhwjd
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.