What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at STO Building Group?
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial management of active construction projects across the Southeast. Working closely with Project Managers and field teams, this role manages project accounting activities, supports timely billing and payments, and helps keep project costs and documentation accurate and up to date.
This is an opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to build hands-on experience in construction finance and see how their work contributes to successful projects from start to finish.
Essential Functions
Founded in 1958, Ajax Building Company is a leading commercial contractor delivering complex, high-impact projects across the Southeast. Our work spans healthcare, K–12, higher education, justice, municipal, mission critical, and other institutional markets—giving our teams the opportunity to build projects that truly impact the communities they serve.
At Ajax, you’ll find a collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions are valued, backed by the strength and stability of STO Building Group’s $15B global platform. As we continue to grow, our employees take on meaningful responsibility, gain exposure to diverse and challenging work, and have clear paths for career advancement.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program
About Us
What We Do: We build. From workplaces and hospitals to hotels and cultural centers. We build the amazing places that define communities. Our services span the full lifecycle of construction-starting with site evaluations and preconstruction through to commissioning, close-out, and beyond.
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.
Eeo Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial management of active construction projects across the Southeast. Working closely with Project Managers and field teams, this role manages project accounting activities, supports timely billing and payments, and helps keep project costs and documentation accurate and up to date.
This is an opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to build hands-on experience in construction finance and see how their work contributes to successful projects from start to finish.
Essential Functions
- Set up new projects in the accounting system, including job cost structures and project files.
- Enter subcontracts and purchase orders, and process related invoices.
- Process and track change orders, keeping accounting records accurate and current.
- Collect and review subcontractor and supplier documentation to verify compliance with payment requirements.
- Prepare and distribute lien waivers for subcontractors and suppliers.
- Coordinate with Project Managers and field teams to resolve outstanding items and support accurate cost tracking.
- Process and distribute subcontractor and vendor payments, including electronic payments and paper checks, in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintain complete, organized project accounting records and files.
- Maintain reports tracking outstanding contracts, change orders, and compliance documentation.
- Prepare and post monthly owner billings in coordination with Project Managers.
- Complete accounting activities accurately and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Assist with additional accounting and administrative responsibilities as needed.
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
- At least one year of accounting or related experience required; 2 years preferred.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with project teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat; experience with construction accounting systems is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Founded in 1958, Ajax Building Company is a leading commercial contractor delivering complex, high-impact projects across the Southeast. Our work spans healthcare, K–12, higher education, justice, municipal, mission critical, and other institutional markets—giving our teams the opportunity to build projects that truly impact the communities they serve.
At Ajax, you’ll find a collaborative, team-oriented culture where your contributions are valued, backed by the strength and stability of STO Building Group’s $15B global platform. As we continue to grow, our employees take on meaningful responsibility, gain exposure to diverse and challenging work, and have clear paths for career advancement.
Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program
About Us
What We Do: We build. From workplaces and hospitals to hotels and cultural centers. We build the amazing places that define communities. Our services span the full lifecycle of construction-starting with site evaluations and preconstruction through to commissioning, close-out, and beyond.
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.
Eeo Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.