Senior Project Accountant

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