Project Accountant

Company:R.W. Warner, Inc.

Location:Frederick, MD

Employment Type:Full-Time

Salary Range:$65,000 – $80,000 annually (Salary will be determined based on experience)

R.W. Warner, Inc. is searching for a Project Accountant to join our Finance Team!

The Project Accountant will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of construction projects from setup through closeout.

This role ensures accurate project cost tracking, billing, forecasting, and accounting entries while supporting project managers with timely and reliable project specific information. This will be a key role in maintaining cost controls, ensuring contract compliance, and supporting overall project profitability.

• Setup and maintain project budgets, cost codes, and job cost structures
• Monitor project costs including labor, materials, subcontractor expenses, and overhead allocations
• Track committed costs and forecast final project costs
• Analyze cost variances and provide feedback to Project Managers
• Ensure billing complies with contract terms and schedule of values
• Coordinate with Project Managers to resolve billing discrepancies
• Prepare monthly project cost reports and job profitability analyses
  
  Provide financial updates to Project Managers and leadership
• Support month-end and year-end close related to project accounting
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, internal controls, and any applicable company policies

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments
• Experience with job costing and construction billing required
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Procore, or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work collaboratively with others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance with Long Term Care
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k)

R.W. Warner, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.