Project Accountant - Charlotte

Project Accountant This position is based out of our Charlotte, NC regional office. As a Project Accountant, you keep the financial side of construction moving. You’ll prepare owner invoices, process subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices, and make sure the right documentation is in place before a payment goes out. You’ll work side by side with Project Managers and Group Managers, supporting both our corporate and field operations. Your accuracy keeps our trade partners paid, protects our projects, and helps us deliver for our clients and communities The Samet Way. What You’ll Do Prepare owner invoices for construction projects, coordinating with Project Managers and Group Managers to review all draft invoices and supporting documentation. Process subcontractor pay applications and other vendor invoices, including verification, coding, routing to approvers, and preparing AP payments. Verify proper risk management procedures, including lien waivers and certificates of insurance. Obtain project close-out documentation and release retainage once proper documentation is received. Cross-train on certificates of insurance, document imaging, expense reports, and reconciling and entering credit card payments. Support special projects as needed. What You Bring Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration (required); Bachelor’s degree (preferred). 3-5 years of experience in A/P data entry. Two years of construction-related accounting experience (preferred), ideally with a general contractor. Excellent computer and software skills, with the ability to learn, adapt to, and implement new systems. Proficiency in Excel (required). Experience with Timberline (Sage 300) software (a plus). Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. A team-player mindset with a customer-service approach to co-workers and subcontractors. A passion for collaborative improvement and for implementing effective processes, procedures, and standards. Why Samet At Samet, we build more than projects—we build people. As one of the fastest-growing construction firms in the Southeast, we give our team the tools, training, and trust to take on real responsibility early and grow into the leaders our projects need. You’ll learn directly from some of the best builders in the business, backed by structured development through Samet University and Builders Building Builders. You’ll work on meaningful projects, supported by an award-winning safety culture and a team that genuinely looks out for one another. And you’ll do it all The Samet Way: with integrity, a commitment to quality, and a belief that how we build matters as much as what we build. If you’re ready to grow your career with a company that’s invested in your success, we’d love to meet you. Notice to Third-Party Recruiters and Agencies Samet Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions and does not permit recruiters or agencies to solicit candidates to our hiring managers or employees. Resumes are only accepted under a signed agreement and a written request from the Director of Talent Strategy for a specific opening; no other Samet Corporation employee is authorized to engage an agency or bind the company. Any resume submitted otherwise becomes the property of Samet Corporation and may be pursued without obligation to pay a fee. All partnership and agreement inquiries must be directed to the Director of Talent Strategy. Samet Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Samet participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr Samet Corporation