Project Accountant

Project Accountant

JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience, headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida.

The Project Accountant is responsible for concurrent Core & Shell and Interior projects and will act as liaison between accounting and project management ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting.

• Monitor project progress by processing & reviewing subcontractor AIAs with full understanding for accuracy.
• Attend pencil meetings with Owner and Architect to ensure proper and accurate pay application per client contractual terms.
• Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms and enter in the system.
• Review and process Accounts Payable for General Conditions, General Requirement invoices, and Trade Work in Place.
• Review and interpret client contracts, subcontractor documents, payment terms, Insurance, Bond requirements, Contingency, Fee calculations, Florida Subcontractor Lien Laws Notice to Owner, and Waiver Requirements.
• Generate Billings, Timberline, and future ERP System generated billings and Multi‑Tab Excel billings. Prepare full backup requirements as requested by client and Contractual Agreement (IE Payroll, Labor, General Conditions, General Requirements, Technology Cost, Trade WIP, Materials Stored Cost and Conditional and Unconditional Waivers).
• Review and process Accounts Receivable and respond to client & vendor billing inquiries.
• Assist in monitoring cash flow and communicate with PM/PX on tracking Accounts Receivables.
• Assist with Cashflow Forecast and Project Forecast for Finance Team.
• Analyze projects; generate job costing reports to provide meaningful input to project teams.
• Review sub‑contractors’ statements and reconcile variances.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field.
• At least 5 years of prior relevant experience working in Project Accounting for a Construction company handling Core and Shell Ground‑up Construction.
• Knowledge of construction accounting concepts, cost coding, purchase orders, and related practices.
• Clear understanding of contract types (Construction Manager as Agent, Guaranteed Maximum Price, Cost Plus).
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple construction projects and activities.
• Proactive communication with Upper Management, Project Team, and Subcontractors.
• Strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills.
• Ability to provide unparalleled client service and support to Project Team.

• Excellent computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company’s good‑faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill sets.