What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Accede LLC?
About this Role:
- Job Title: Project Accountant
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Onsite
- Job Type: Fulltime and Permanent
We are currently seeking for a Project Accountant for an Onsite Full-time Permanent position.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Accountant to manage the financial administration of industrial contracting projects. This role is responsible for accurate job cost tracking, project billing, budget monitoring, accounts receivable follow-up, and financial reporting to support project managers and leadership teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction or industrial project accounting, strong Excel skills, and hands-on expertise with job cost accounting systems such as Viewpoint Vista or similar platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit monthly project billings with complete backup documentation including time approvals, lien waivers, certified payroll, and insurance certificates.
- Ensure billings comply with contract terms, schedules of values, approved change orders, and customer requirements.
- Track accounts receivable balances and follow up on outstanding invoices to improve collections.
- Prepare project-specific financial reports, cost summaries, and revenue projections.
- Maintain accurate job cost coding including phase codes and cost types.
- Monitor labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor, and committed costs against approved budgets.
- Assist project managers with cost-to-complete forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly cost reviews.
- Support month-end close processes, reconciliations, and project financial adjustments.
- Create and manage purchase orders aligned with project budgets and commitments.
- Review, code, and process AP invoices while resolving discrepancies with vendors and field teams.
- Maintain vendor compliance documentation including COIs, W9s, and contract-specific records.
- Maintain organized project financial files and documentation for audit readiness.
- Support field teams with compliance items tied to project billing such as safety records and certifications.
- Enter, review, and monitor job cost transactions within the accounting system.
- Perform data validation, reporting analysis, and quality checks using Excel and system exports.
Required Qualifications
- 3 Years (Recent Experience) in Construction or Industrial Contracting.
- 3 years Accounting experience in a Construction Industry.
- Strong experience in Budget Tracking, Cost Control and Forecasting.
- Strong experience in Job Cost Structures, Phase Codes, Certified Payroll, and Lien Waivers.
- Expertise in Viewpoint Vista or Similar Job Cost Accounting Software.
- Strong experience in Financial Reporting, Cost Analysis, and Revenue Projections.
- Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business admin, or related field.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000