Senior Project Accountant

The Senior Project Accountant is responsible for managing project-related billing, subcontractor payments, and accounts payable functions while tracking the financial progress of assigned projects. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, timely processing, and compliance with internal policies, client requirements, and contractual guidelines.

Technical Responsibilities

• Attend project turnover meetings for newly assigned jobs.
• Set up and maintain organized electronic project folders, including all owner documents, change orders, billing records, and supporting documentation.
• Input contracts, budgets, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontract modifications into ComputerEase.
• Prepare project billing worksheets for Project Managers to support monthly AIA billings.
• Generate and submit AIA billing packages to project owners.
• Review and approve job-related check requests.
• Process all project-related accounts payable invoices.
• Review overhead statements to confirm completeness and accuracy of job-related costs.
• Prepare and submit the weekly Project Accountant Checklist to the CFO and Controller.
• Post monthly Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activity to support timely month-end close.
• Participate in monthly project review and closeout meetings.
• Assist with special accounting projects as assigned.

Communication

• Communicate regularly with Project Executives, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators regarding outstanding issues or required documentation.
• Provide timely, accurate feedback to upper management and escalate issues promptly.
• Maintain strong written and verbal communication skills across emails, reports, and phone interactions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and with diverse groups.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents.
• Strong written communication skills for reports, emails, and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information and respond to management inquiries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets, pivot tables, formulas, lookup/index functions).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word.
• Proficient in ComputerEase; knowledge of Procore is a plus.