Project Accountant

Description We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Project Accountant to manage financial operations for various construction projects in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position plays a vital role in maintaining accurate project financials, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in construction accounting and excel in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the full cycle of project accounting, including budget tracking, cost analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting.

- Generate and review monthly job cost reports to identify and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with project managers.

- Process invoices from subcontractors and vendors, verifying compliance with contract terms, lien releases, and insurance requirements.

- Maintain accurate job cost coding for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses.

- Support month-end close processes, including revenue reporting, schedule preparation, accruals, and reconciliations.

- Assist in setting up contracts, managing change orders, creating purchase orders, and maintaining billing schedules.

- Prepare and track timely progress billing, retainage, and other financial documentation.

- Monitor cash flow for projects, assisting with collections efforts as necessary.

- Ensure adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.

- Collaborate with project managers, operational teams, and leadership to promote financial transparency and project profitability. Requirements - A minimum of 3 years of project accounting experience in the construction industry.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

- Comprehensive knowledge of construction accounting principles and job cost accounting.

- Proficiency in construction accounting systems such as Viewpoint/Vista, Sage 300, Procore, or CMiC is preferred.

- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Strong communication abilities to effectively work with non-financial stakeholders.

- Proven capacity to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

- Advanced Excel skills, including v-lookups and pivot tables, are a plus.

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