Construction Project Accountant

Construction Project Accountant

Join a well-established and growing construction organization known for delivering high-quality projects while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture. If you enjoy partnering with Project Managers, solving problems, and taking ownership of the financial side of complex construction projects, we'd love to talk with you.

Project Accountant & Company Highlights

• Stable, growing company with an outstanding reputation
• Collaborative culture where Accounting and Operations work as one team
• Opportunity to support exciting commercial construction projects
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Leadership team that values your expertise and ideas
• Team-oriented environment where your contributions truly make an impact

Project Accountant Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete accounting lifecycle for multiple construction projects.
• Set up new jobs within the accounting system, ensuring proper coding, budgets, and contract documentation.
• The construction project accountant will review owner contracts for billing requirements, retainage, change order language, payment terms, and compliance obligations.
• Prepare, review, and submit owner billings including:
• Progress Billings
• Time & Materials (T&M)
• Cost Plus
• Percentage of Completion
• Prepare and manage pay applications in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Schedules of Values (SOVs) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, supporting month-end financial reporting and project forecasting.
• Monitor project budgets and perform detailed job costing analysis to identify cost variances and profitability trends.
• Review project costs, committed costs, subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and change orders for accuracy.
• Work closely with Project Managers to monitor project financial performance, forecast costs, and maximize profitability.

Project Accountant Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, NOT required
• 3+ years of Construction Project Accounting experience within commercial construction or a related industry.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  Lien Waivers , Pay Applications , Schedules of Values (SOVs), Work-in-Progress (WIP) Schedules, Job Costing , Job Setup, Complex Contract Review
• Experience supporting multiple Project Managers simultaneously.

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