Project Accountant

Job Description Job Description Nashville, TN (Metro Area) | Full-Time Reports To: VP of Finance We’re a growing electrical contractor supporting high-impact projects across the region and we’re hiring a Project Accountant who is Excel-strong , detail-driven, and ready to build a solid foundation in project-based accounting. If you’re the person who loves clean data, organized workflows, and making sure the numbers tell the truth this role is for you. What You’ll Do You’ll support key project accounting functions, including: Client Billing & Project Support Prepare and process customer billings (cost-plus, fixed fee, etc.) Maintain schedules of values (SOVs) and supporting documentation Assist with project closeout financial tasks and final billing support Accounts Payable + Job Costing Match invoices to POs and receivers (qty, pricing, tax/freight approvals) Help ensure costs are coded correctly and job costing stays accurate Support resolution of short pays, deductions, and billing questions Excel-Based Reporting & Reconciliation Use Excel daily to track, verify, and organize project financial data Build and maintain spreadsheets that improve visibility and accuracy Support reconciliations and help identify trends, issues, or variances Assist with basic dashboards or reporting using Excel (required) and Power BI (nice to have) Vendor Coordination Support vendor set-up and required documentation (W-9s, etc.) Assist with lien releases when needed to support timely payments Help resolve invoice/payment issues with professionalism and follow-through Process Improvement (Supportive Focus) Support workflow improvements and documentation Help troubleshoot user issues and elevate system-level items to the right team What Success Looks Like You’ll be successful here if you: Keep billing accurate, on time, and contract-aligned Catch discrepancies early and resolve issues quickly Keep spreadsheets clean, structured, and easy to audit Build strong working relationships across Accounting and Operations Improve the team’s speed and accuracy through better tracking and reporting What We’re Looking For Required 2+ years of accounting or finance experience (project accounting preferred) Strong Excel skills (this role uses Excel daily) Examples: SUMPRODUCT, SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, INDIRECT, PowerQuerry, VBA High attention to detail + ability to manage deadlines Strong communication and collaboration skills Comfortable working in accounting systems/ERPs Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) Experience supporting reporting/analytics (Power BI a plus) Construction, electrical, or project-based industry experience Why Join Us A team that values accuracy, ownership, and professionalism A role with real growth runway (not just repetitive tasks) A company that believes strong internal service = strong project outcomes Company Description At Enterprise Solutions, we’re a single‑source provider that designs and constructs electrical systems for healthcare companies, higher education institutions, commercial developments, and companies of all shapes and sizes. As a merit shop, we have innovative solutions for electrical engineering, construction, and modular components, all under one roof, so we can seamlessly handle even the most complex projects for our valued clients. Company Description At Enterprise Solutions, we’re a single‑source provider that designs and constructs electrical systems for healthcare companies, higher education institutions, commercial developments, and companies of all shapes and sizes. As a merit shop, we have innovative solutions for electrical engineering, construction, and modular components, all under one roof, so we can seamlessly handle even the most complex projects for our valued clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr