Project Accountant

Project AccountantOur Project Accounting Department is growing! This is a new opening due to growth in the Accounting Department. We value transparency and want our potential candidates to know that this role is full-time onsite at the office.Position Overview As a Project Accountant, you will own the financial lifecycle of assigned construction projects, from setup through closeout, serving as the primary financial partner to Project Managers. You'll combine hands-on transaction processing with analysis and advisory, leveraging our construction tech stack to keep budgets, billings, and compliance on track.Key Responsibilities:Project Financial ManagementPrepare, review and maintain project budgets and forecasts.Monitor project budgets, investigate variances and update team on financial statusProvide statuses to CFO on over/under billingsOwner Billings and ReceivablesPrepare monthly owner billingsVerify items billed are within contract requirementsVerify all contractor and subcontractor invoices approved are included in owner billingObtain PM approval on owner billingTrack open receivablesFollow up on outstanding receivablesAccounts Payable and Pay ApplicationsReview and code vendor and subcontractor invoicesVerify subcontractor invoices have been submitted for subcontractors working on projectEnsure Lien Waivers and Insurance paperwork are correct and received prior to paymentEnsure certified payroll information is collected, if requiredContracts and Change OrdersRecord and track executed contracts and change ordersUpdate project budgets for change ordersCollect and verify all contract and insurance items are received prior to subcontractor being on jobsiteVerify updated contract amounts and estimated costs to complete on WIP schedulesUpdate project forecasts for change ordersReportingDeliver timely job cost reports and cash flow projectionsProvide monthly WIP updates with explanations of any large variances from month-to-monthIdentify any budget overrunsProject Close OutCoordinate financial close out with teamConfirm all compliance documentation has been receivedFinalize cost reports and potential change ordersSoftware and SystemsSAGE 300 CRE (Timberline) for job cost, commitments, A/P, A/R and WIPProcore for document controlBuildr for project cash flow projectionsGCPay for subcontractor payment applicationsDocusign for contract and change order executionQualifications & SkillsEducation: Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldExperience: 3+ years' experience in construction/project accounting (commercial construction preferred)Technical Skills Required: Experienced user in SAGE 300 CRE software, familiarity with Procore and GC Pay and strong Microsoft Excel skills (must be able to create reports quickly by knowing core Excel functions. Assessment may be required to validate this knowledge.Communication Skills: Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem resolution.Work Environment This role includes responsibilities performed in a traditional office setting. Office-based duties may involve extended periods of sitting or standing at a workstation, consistent computer use, and participation in meetings. Employees may experience typical office conditions such as moderate noise levels, climate-controlled environments, and standard ergonomic expectations.Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; responsibilities may evolve or change as business needs arise, with or without prior notice.AUCH Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.