Project Accountant

Overview

Trueline’s client, a growing and detail-driven construction company with a strong presence in the multi-family residential sector, is seeking a Project Accountant to support their team in managing the financial health of complex building projects. This role offers hands-on involvement in every stage of a project’s lifecycle and is ideal for someone who thrives on organization, precision, and teamwork.

• Track budgets, costs, and job performance for active construction projects
• Generate and maintain project-specific financial reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Prepare client invoices, including progress and final billings, and review subcontractor/vendor invoices for accuracy
• Manage contract compliance by tracking change orders, purchase orders, lien waivers, and budget approvals
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure accurate cost data and contract alignment
• Communicate with the corporate accounting team to ensure smooth financial integration
• Monitor payments and ensure timely processing to subcontractors and vendors
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations
• Identify areas of cost savings and alert project leaders to potential overruns or risks

• 1 to 5 years of experience in construction accounting, with a focus on multi-family residential projects
• Full understanding of G702/G703 forms, and experience generating Schedule of Values (SOV)
• Proven experience with Textura billing software
• Strong working knowledge of conditional and unconditional lien waivers
• Understanding of certificates of insurance, including coverages and limits
• Familiarity with owner and subcontractor change orders
• Experience attending OAC buy-out meetings and contributing to cost control strategies
• Excellent attention to detail, proactive communication skills, and an organized mindset

• Background in contract administration or construction project coordination
• Prior experience with ERP or job cost accounting platforms
• Familiarity with compliance and audit requirements in a construction setting

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Fast-paced and team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth
• Exposure to multiple departments and visibility with project leadership
• Role stability with active and upcoming project pipelines

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.