Project Accountant

At Pioneer, you're more than an employee, you’re an owner. As a 100% employee-owned company, everyone shares our success through our ESOP retirement plan. We specialize in custom unitized curtain wall systems and are known for our innovative designs, award-winning technology, and commitment to quality. With offices across the Midwest and East Coast, we’re growing—and so can your career.

Pioneer provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, critical illness, and accident coverage. The company also offers employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. Committed to supporting work-life balance, Pioneer offers flexible work schedules to help employees thrive both professionally and personally.

Join a team that values your voice, invests in your future, and celebrates your success.

The Project Accountant plays a pivotal role in the success of complex, high‑visibility construction projects. This role serves as a strategic partner across departments, ensuring financial clarity, elevating the accuracy and integrity of project documentation, and empowering teams with insights that drive smarter, faster decisions.

• Partner closely with project teams to accurately record, classify, and review all job costs, ensuring financial clarity throughout each project lifecycle.
• Deliver meaningful, value‑add reporting that empowers Project Management with actionable insights.
• Collect and maintain contracts, billings and change order documentation, ensuring alignment with ERP records.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to uncover and implement cost‑saving opportunities that strengthen project performance and support strategic growth.
• Conduct proactive internal audits on active projects to ensure accuracy before project closeout.
• Oversee warranty tracking and bonding capacity to support long‑term project integrity and organizational readiness.
• Analyze financial trends to surface insights, address variances, and support informed decision‑making.
• Present clear, professional financial updates that strengthen leadership’s understanding of project health.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and translate results into meaningful recommendations.

• Process and enter pay applications into the ERP system, ensuring smooth integration with billing platforms (e.g., Textura, GCPay).
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive timely billing approvals and collections.
• Record and reconcile customer payments, ensuring accuracy and transparency in all receivable activities.

• Maintain the approved vendor list and ensure compliance with company terms (e.g., vendor agreements, purchase orders).
• Support operational readiness by managing subcontractor prequalification documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of two-three years of accounting or finance experience;
  Construction industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights from complex data.
• Proficient in financial principles, including GAAP, budgeting, and cost control.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently.

Pioneer Cladding and Glazing Systems, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Compliant. We maintain a drug‑free workplace.