Project Accountant

Job Description


Project Accountant | Bradenton, FL | $65,000-$75,000 + Annual Bonus + Full Benefits


Join a well-respected, community-rooted construction company in Bradenton as a Project Accountant and step into a role with real variety, genuine growth potential, and one of the best team cultures in the market. This is a full-cycle project accounting position supporting multiple active projects simultaneously across a company that is in aggressive growth mode, expanding into new markets and scaling its operations significantly. You will serve as the financial liaison between the company, project owners, and subcontractors, managing all billing coordination, subcontractor financial paperwork, and lien waivers across your assigned project portfolio.


There is a genuine opportunity for the right person to grow beyond project accounting into broader financial reporting responsibilities as the company scales. The culture here is something people genuinely brag about: no egos, a collaborative team environment, Friday morning team breakfasts, early Friday release, and an owner who is known for taking care of the people who show up for the business. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a team-first environment, this is a place where you can build a long and rewarding career.


Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle project accounting across 2-3 active projects immediately, with additional projects coming on as the company continues to grow.
• Manage subcontractor billing, lien waivers, and all related financial paperwork from initiation through close-out.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison between the company, project owners, and subcontractors - ensuring all billing and documentation flows accurately and on time.
• Coordinate owner billing and ensure invoices are prepared, submitted, and tracked in alignment with contract terms and project schedules.

• Maintain accurate and organized project financial records throughout the life of each project.
• Assist the Controller and CFO with financial reporting as the company scales and the finance function grows.
• Support process improvements and help build the infrastructure that allows the accounting function to handle increased project volume efficiently.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative - a no-ego, team-first attitude is non-negotiable here.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously and keep financial records clean and current across all of them.
• Basic to intermediate Excel proficiency - candidates who want to grow into broader financial roles will benefit from stronger Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - this role interfaces regularly with owners, subcontractors, and internal leadership.

• Construction accounting experience - subcontractor billing, lien waivers, and project-based accounting familiarity is a meaningful differentiator.
• Public-sector or government-funded project billing experience is especially valuable.
• Familiarity with a construction ERP or accounting system - willingness to learn is equally welcome.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - non-degreed candidates with strong construction accounting experience will be considered.

Why you'll love working here

• A genuinely exceptional team culture - no egos, deep collaboration, and a leadership team and ownership group that is known for taking care of their people.
• Real growth opportunity - the company is expanding aggressively into new markets, and the right person has a clear path to take on broader financial reporting responsibilities as the business scales.
• Friday morning team breakfasts, early Friday release, team events, and a standard 40-hour work week that respects your time outside the office.
• Flexible leadership - the Controller accommodates appointments, family needs, and life's day-to-day realities without making it a production.
• A strong annual bonus program - the company paid out nearly $1M in bonuses across approximately 60 employees last year.
• Competitive base salary of $65,000-$75,000 depending on experience, plus 3 weeks PTO, 401(k) with company match, and health insurance including a difference card that covers out-of-pocket gaps.

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