Construction Project Accountant

Salary Range: $65k to $80k (flexibility for candidates with the right experience)

At Connect Construction and our affiliate,
Connect Housing Blocks
, we’re redefining what’s possible in the building industry. Through modular and prefabricated methods, we deliver high-quality, sustainable multifamily and commercial projects faster and smarter than traditional construction.

If you’re looking for a role where your work directly impacts real projects, cash flow, and project success — this is it.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Construction Project Accountant to manage job cost accounting across multiple active projects while supporting full-cycle accounting functions. This role partners closely with Project Managers, site teams, and the Controller to ensure accurate job cost reporting, timely AIA billing/bank draws, and strong month-end close processes.

This position is ideal for someone with construction or real estate accounting experience who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, and growing into a key financial leader within the company.

Project Accounting / Construction Finance

• Perform job cost accounting across multiple active construction projects
• Work directly with Project Managers and site teams to ensure accurate coding and tracking of job-related expenses
• Assist in project setup including budgets, cost codes, and prime contract entry
• Prepare, submit, and manage monthly AIA billing / AIA pay applications
• Create and manage prime contract billing and bank draw submissions
• Maintain accurate WIP (Work-in-Progress) entries and job cost reporting
• Track and support change events, change orders, and forecast updates
• Manage lien waivers and ensure proper documentation is collected and filed

• Support AP and AR workflow across all projects
• Assist with full-cycle month-end close
  , including account reconciliations
• Assist with payroll processing (up to ~50 employees)
• Support 1099 preparation and vendor compliance
• Assist with inventory-related tracking and reporting as needed
• Create and maintain project and financial reporting using Quick Books and Procore
• Support the Controller with cash flow forecasting and reporting

We’re looking for someone who has real-world experience in construction or real estate accounting — including exposure to:

• Land development
• Vertical construction
• Single-family residential
• Multifamily or commercial projects

The best fit for this role is someone who:

• Has experience with AIA billing and bank draws
• Understands job cost accounting and WIP reporting
• Has worked directly with Project Managers and site teams
• Takes initiative, digs into problems, and helps improve processes
• Wants to grow and take on increasing responsibility over time

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Construction, real estate, or project-based accounting strongly preferred
• Experience with AIA billing
  , job costing, and WIP is a major plus

• Experience with Quick Books preferred
• Experience with Procore strongly preferred

This isn’t a “sit behind the scenes” accounting job. You’ll be a key financial partner supporting real projects in real time — working closely with leadership and project teams while gaining valuable experience in AIA billing, job costing, and construction finance.

If you want a role where you can build your construction accounting career, make an impact, and grow, we want to hear from you. Apply today.