Project Accountant

Calhoun Construction is adding a Project Accountant to our dynamic and ambitious team. At Calhoun, we are committed to our associates as well as the communities that we live in, and we want employees that share that same passion.

A Project Accountant will help us manage all the billing and invoicing that keep our projects successful, as well as other responsibilities.

This is a full-time, onsite position.

• Manage project-related accounts payable, including timely processing of vendor invoices through Trimble Pay.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendors, owners, and owner representatives, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of billing or payment inquiries.
• Prepare and process project accounts receivable, including billing, payment applications, and reconciliation.
• Review subcontractor AIA billing packages, ensuring accuracy, compliance with contract terms, and proper documentation.
• Perform contract review for new and existing projects, verifying financial terms, cost codes, and budget alignment.
• Collaborate closely with project managers to monitor job costs, analyze budget-to-actual variances, and support proactive financial decision‑making.
• Process subcontract change orders, ensuring timely entry, documentation, and alignment with project budgets.
• Provide general office support, including assisting with incoming calls and administrative tasks as needed.
• Support the Controller with special projects, reporting, process improvements, and accounting initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the accounting and project management teams.

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a project‑based or job‑cost environment.
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with AIA payment application forms (G702/G703) is a plus.
• Experience with Viewpoint / Trimble Construction One (preferred, not required).
• Experience with AIA‑style billing systems or other pay application platforms is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Calhoun is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin or any other protected class.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.