Senior Project Accountant

GMA Construction Group is seeking a seasoned Project Accountant
Manager with a strong background in the construction industry. As a growing general contractor, we offer opportunities to work on high-impact projects across the city, contribute meaningfully to underserved communities, and build a clear path toward upward mobility in your career.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of accounting experience
, with at least 5 years in the construction industry
, and a proven track record in project-based accounting functions such as billing, job costing, and compliance tracking.

• Process vendor invoices and ensure proper application of sales tax exemptions
• Verify purchase order invoicing against Procore budgets; enter direct costs as needed
• Review, code, and process monthly credit card statements
• Maintain and update vendor database and AP filing systems
• Monitor AP aging report and resolve vendor issues
• Manage AP email inbox for invoices, check requests, and credit applications

• Collect and review weekly employee timesheets
• Audit hours and wages for accuracy and necessary approvals
• Enter weekly payroll into Quick Books after the Controller s approval
• Allocate payroll costs in Procore weekly
• Prepare and submit Certified Payrolls for prevailing wage projects
• Upload Certified Payrolls into LCP Tracker when required
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information
• Direct all payroll-related data/report requests to the Director of Accounting

• Assist Project Managers in preparing monthly owner billings
• Assemble and submit finalized billing packages to project owners
• Review cost reports with PMs to identify cost and projection variances
• Enter subcontractor invoices into Quick Books; collect supplier/sub waivers
• Monitor subcontractor compliance (contracts, change orders, COIs, certified payroll)
• Manage subcontractor payment processing and ensure timely distribution

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field
• Minimum 5 years of construction accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
• Strong collaboration skills and a team-first mindset
• Must maintain ethical conduct and strict confidentiality at all times

GMA’s mission is to develop people that will transform communities.

• We are employee-focused
  . As a member of Team GMA, you will be empowered to achieve your career goals with a comprehensive benefits package, numerous opportunities for internal training, and room for upward mobility as the company continues to reach new heights.
• We want to make a lasting impact on the communities in which we do work. GMA seeks work that improves the quality of life for under-served communities and provides sustainability for future generations. The ability to showcase your talents on projects that make a difference in the world can be very rewarding.

In support of our mission to develop people who will transform communities, GMA offers its employees internal training opportunities such as Griggs University. Each month, Professor Griggs holds internal classes for GMA employees covering all aspects of the way GMA does work.

GMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.