What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at GHJ?
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
Our client, a growing construction company, is seeking a Project Accountant to join their team!
Responsibilities:
Support job setup: verify contracts, budgets, and contact details
Track and analyze job costs vs. budget; report on profitability
Assist with billing, lien waivers, and supporting documentation
Review subcontractor payment draws; manage lien releases and compliance
Process and code invoices, pay applications, and POs per contract terms
Maintain and reconcile project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
Coordinate with title companies and subs on waivers and documentation
Ensure accuracy in accounting systems and support project closeout
Communicate with vendors/subs to resolve billing issues
Assist department heads with ad hoc projects and database updates
Qualifications:
1 year of experience in accounting within the construction space
*College degree is not required
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