Project Accountant

A well-established construction firm is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee the financial performance of multiple ongoing and upcoming construction projects. This role will serve as a critical link between the accounting team and project management staff, ensuring that all job cost activity, billing, and reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with contract terms.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and job cost reports
• Track committed costs, actuals, and change orders throughout the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and subcontractors to ensure accurate billing and cost control
• Handle AIA billing, subcontractor pay applications, lien waivers, and draw schedules
• Maintain and update WIP schedules and assist in month-end close and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and ASC 606
• Reconcile project costs to the general ledger
• Support external audits and ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of project accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Strong understanding of job costing, billing, and contract compliance
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups) and experience with construction-related ERP systems
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

DIVERSTIY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity.

Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Benjamin Panitch