What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at The Axel Group, LLC?
A well-established national general contractor with over 50 years in the industry is seeking a Project Accountant to join their team. The company operates across more than 25 states and delivers high-quality projects in the restaurant, hospitality, retail, commercial, and entertainment sectors. They offer comprehensive services including pre-construction, general contracting, and specialized in-house trade support.
The Project Accountant will play a key role in managing project financials, partnering closely with Project Managers throughout the construction lifecycle. This position handles AIA billing, project setup, cost tracking, AP/AR support, and month-end project reporting.
Responsibilities
• Attend turnover meetings for all assigned new projects as the Project Accountant
• Create and maintain a Project Folder for each job, including owner documents, change orders, AIA billings, check copies, and related files
• Enter contract details and budgets into project accounting software (ComputerEase)
• Input change orders, material purchase orders, purchase orders, and subcontractor modifications
• Prepare project billing worksheets to support monthly AIA billings for Project Managers
• Generate AIA billings to project owners accurately and on time
• Review and approve job-related check requests
• Process accounts payable for all project-related invoices
• Review overhead statements to ensure job-related invoices are captured and ready for payment
• Prepare the weekly Project Accountant Checklist for submission to CFO and Controller
• Post monthly activity to support timely AR/AP month-end close
• Participate in monthly project review and project close-out meetings
• Support special accounting projects as assigned
Qualifications
• Associate degree or Bachelor’s preferred
• 5 years of experience with AIA billing in the construction industry
• Proficiency in Excel: Pivot tables and Lookup functions
This is a great opportunity to grow as a Project Accountant within a respected and stable construction organization. You’ll work alongside a collaborative team that values accuracy, professionalism, and strong project support, particularly in AIA billing and project financial management. If you’re looking to advance your accounting career as a Project Accountant in a high-impact environment, we’d love to hear from you.