Senior Project Accountant

Construction, GC, Great Benefits

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Dylan Currier
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Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a growing and well-established general contractor delivering high-quality commercial construction projects across a diverse portfolio of clients and industries. Our team is committed to excellence, collaboration, and operational efficiency as we continue to expand our project footprint. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Project Accountant to join our accounting and operations team and play a critical role in managing the financial lifecycle of our construction projects.

Why join us?

Join a financially stable and growing construction organization.
Work on high-profile commercial construction projects.
Collaborative environment with direct exposure to operations and executive leadership.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on process improvement and financial performance.
Competitive compensation, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities.

Job Details

The Senior Project Accountant will serve as a key member of the finance team, partnering closely with Project Managers, Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and project performance tracking. This role will own project accounting functions from project setup through closeout, with a strong focus on job costing, WIP reporting, contract billing, lien waiver management, and project profitability analysis.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in construction accounting, understands the nuances of percentage-of-completion accounting, and thrives in a fast-paced project-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
Project Accounting & Job Costing
Maintain accurate project budgets, cost codes, and job cost reporting.
Monitor project costs and compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts.
Analyze project profitability and identify cost variances and potential risks.
Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and financial tracking.
Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting
Prepare and maintain monthly WIP schedules.
Review project status, earned revenue, over/under billings, and estimated costs to complete.
Partner with operations teams to ensure accurate percentage-of-completion reporting.
Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close processes related to project accounting.
Billing & Revenue Recognition
Prepare and process owner billings, including AIA progress billings.
Manage contract values, change orders, retention schedules, and billing reconciliations.
Ensure timely and accurate invoicing in accordance with contract requirements.
Support revenue recognition and project forecasting processes.
Lien Waivers & Compliance
Manage subcontractor compliance documentation, including lien waivers, insurance certificates, and other project requirements.
Review and track conditional and unconditional lien waivers.
Ensure billing packages contain all required supporting documentation.
Support audit requests and compliance reviews.
Project Closeouts
Coordinate financial project closeout activities.
Reconcile final contract values, change orders, retainage balances, and outstanding commitments.
Ensure all project financial records are complete and properly documented.
Assist with final owner billings and project profitability analysis.
Financial Reporting & Process Improvement
Prepare project-level financial reports and dashboards for management.
Support month-end and year-end close activities.
Assist in improving project accounting processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.
Partner with accounting leadership on system enhancements and process optimization initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field.
5+ years of construction or project accounting experience within a general contractor, specialty contractor, or construction-related organization.

Strong knowledge of:
Job costing
WIP reporting
AIA billings
Retainage accounting
Lien waivers
Construction contracts and change orders
Project closeouts
Experience working closely with Project Managers and Operations teams.
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.

Experience with construction accounting software such as Viewpoint Vista, CMiC, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, Procore, or similar systems preferred.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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