What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Accountant position at ICX Group?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Project Accountant to support all financial aspects of our construction projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining accurate project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking
- Monitoring job costs, analyzing variances, and preparing WIP reports
- Supporting project managers with financial insights and budget-to-actual reporting
- Coding, entering, and processing vendor invoices for each project
- Verifying subcontractor and vendor billing accuracy, including lien releases and compliance documents
- Tracking subcontract agreements, change orders, insurance certificates, and expiration dates
- Preparing and submitting customer billings, payment applications, and AIA documentation
- Tracking accounts receivable, retention/retainage, and following up on outstanding payments
- Coding labor hours to correct cost codes and reviewing timesheets for accuracy
- Assisting with certified payroll reports when required
- Maintaining cost codes and job cost structures for each project
- Tracking materials, equipment, labor, subcontractors, and overhead allocations
- Preparing detailed job cost reports for management
- Posting journal entries and maintaining accurate project-related general ledger records
- Reconciling project accounts, including AP, AR, retainage, and job cost accounts
- Assisting with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Tracking project contracts, change orders, and ensuring financial impacts are updated in the system
- Maintaining organized digital and physical project files and supporting audits as needed
Qualifications:
- 3 years of accounting experience (construction required)
- Experience with job costing and project-based accounting
- Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, or similar
- Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze financial data
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- 100% paid health insurance
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) options
- Opportunities for advancement