Project Accountant

LHH is partnering with a growing organization in the construction industry to hire an experienced Construction Project Accountant
. This is a direct-hire opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the accounting for projects from initial setup through final closeout and partnering closely with project and operations teams.

• Own full-cycle accounting for multiple construction projects from setup through closeout
• Prepare AIA/progress billings and maintain accurate billing throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, budgets, contracts, and change orders
• Monitor project profitability, cost-to-complete, revenue, and cash flow
• Reconcile project accounts and resolve billing or accounting discrepancies
• Review subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, coding, and approvals
• Manage documentation including certified payroll, bonds, COIs, and lien waivers
• Prepare and reconcile project billing within Procore
• Support cash application, AR, and collections
• Partner with project managers on forecasting and monthly project financial reviews
• Assist with audits and financial reporting

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in construction or project accounting
• Construction industry experience required, ideally with a general contractor
  , although subcontractor experience will be considered
• Strong knowledge of AIA billing, job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and change orders
• Experience with Procore and construction-related accounting systems such as Sage Intacct
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

This is a great opportunity for a Project Accountant who wants to take true ownership of their projects and work closely with both accounting and operational leadership.