Construction Project Accountant

Position: Construction Accountant
Location: Nashville Metro
Compensation: $75- $85K DOE
Benefits: Full health package, 401K match 4%; Generous PTO and more

RemX is proud to represent our prestigious, well-established and growing client in seeking a Project/Construction Accountant to manage the full financial lifecycle of construction projects. Responsible for accurate job costing, compliant billing, project financial reporting and internal controls. Acts as a financial partner to Project Managers and leadership, supporting project profitability, cash flow, and performance tracking. Significant growth opportunity! 

Responsibilities

•        Manage job cost accounting for multiple active construction projects

•        Maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost‐to‐complete analyses

•        Track and enter labor, material, subcontractor, equipment, and overhead costs

•        Analyze cost variances, trends, and financial risk exposure

•        Prepare and review Work‐in‐Progress (WIP) schedules using percentage‐of‐completion and completed‐contract methods

•        Prepare owner progress billings including AIA applications and schedules of values

•        Utilize billing platforms such as Textura, Procore, and related systems

•        Review construction contracts for billing, retainage, and compliance requirements’

•        Track, price and process tickets and change orders ensuring accurate job cost impact and timely billing

•        Process subcontractor pay applications, retainage reductions and lien waivers

•        Monitor project‐level accounts payable, receivable and cash flow

•        Support collections and cash forecasting activities

•        Assist with project closeout including reconciliation, attic stock, warranties, and documentation

•        Partner with Project Managers and operations on financial reporting and cost insights

•        Support month‐end, quarter‐end, and year‐end project accounting close activities

•        Prepare reconciliations and journal entries related to project accounting

•        Maintain organized, audit‐ready project documentation and support internal/external audits

•        Prepare reports using construction accounting systems, QuickBooks Enterprise, and advanced Excel tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Min 5  years of progressive accounting experience with 2 years in construction accounting
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent construction projects
• Strong job cost accounting and project budgeting expertise
• Hands‐on forecasting and cost‐to‐complete analysis experience
• Experience preparing WIP schedules using POC and completed‐contract methods
• Strong progress billing experience including AIA and schedules of values
• Knowledge of construction contracts, retainage, and change order processes
• Experience processing subcontractor pay applications and lien waivers
• Strong understanding of GAAP for construction and project‐based accounting
• Experience supporting monthly, quarterly and annual close cycles
• Ability to collaborate with Project Managers, Operations teams and Executives at all levels
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast‐paced construction environment
• Very strong technical skills with Adv MS Excel (pivots, formulas, lookups, etc.) and ERP proficiency
• Proficiency in Viewpoint Vista is a plus