Accountant - Project Cost Accounting

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and balance project‑related accounts; develop cash‑flow and cost‑to‑complete reports.
• Verify change orders and payment requests against contract requirements.
• Track essential project documentation, such as bonds and insurance certificates.
• Review and apply contract requirements.
• Monitor engagement hours and costs to identify trends and support engagement forecasting.
• Maintain the project PMIS (e.g., e‑Builder) to enable clients to monitor project status and financial metrics.
• Document accounting processes and procedures, and establish project governance.
• Review AIA payment applications.
• Track project budgets against actuals.
• Engage and collaborate with the client and project team to identify and resolve issues.
• Periodically visit project and client sites to provide updates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (preferably Accounting).
• 3+ years accounting experience, including budgeting and cash‑flow management.
• Experience with commercial real‑estate projects (Real‑Estate Broker, Lending Office, Internal Real‑Estate Department) highly preferred.
• Demonstrated numeric analysis, contract comprehension, issue resolution, and teamwork skills.

$70,000 – $85,000, depending on experience, location (CO, IL, OH, MA).

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible time off and holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business use.
• Optional pension plan for eligible staff.
• Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff.

Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except for qualified bilingual applicants (Japanese/English or Chinese/English).

Role is exempt; may require hours exceeding the standard 40‑hour work week.