What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Winter Park Construction?
Project Accountant – Construction General Contractor
Office located in the Ocoee / Apopka area (Central Florida)
We are a trusted, relationship-driven Central Florida General Contractor delivering commercial new construction and renovation projects. We’re seeking a Construction Project Accountant to oversee projects from a financial and compliance perspective—supporting job cost, draws, billing, and subcontractor payment cycles from start to finish.
What You’ll Do
- Input and track all job-cost related payables and project expenses
- Review and enter Subcontractor Pay Applications and Schedules of Values (SOVs)
- Prepare monthly Owner draws and related SOVs
- Post cash receipts and cash applications
- Maintain Notice to Owner (NTO) documentation and lien releases
- Support Project Managers with monthly cost reporting and forecasting accuracy
- Analyze job performance weekly to ensure cost coding and projections are correct
- Collaborate with PMs, vendors, subs, clients, and governmental agencies with professionalism and diplomacy
- Prepare special accounting reports and support project audits and financial tracking
- Participate in monthly project review meetings to improve efficiency, profitability, and client satisfaction
Required Qualifications
- 4 years of accounting experience in the Construction Industry
- Strong knowledge of job-cost accounting, AIA billing, and subcontractor pay cycles
- Davis-Bacon payroll compliance experience is required
- Certified Payroll Reporting experience (Davis-Bacon) required
- Proficiency with:
- Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams
- Sage Intacct (project/job cost modules)
- Procore (draws, pay apps, SOVs, and project financials)
- Outlook, Teams, Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A true team player and self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
Who You Are
- Detail-oriented, process-driven, and solutions-focused
- Diplomatic, professional, and confident working with external partners
- Comfortable analyzing project financials weekly and supporting month-end close processes
- Energized by improving systems, accuracy, and project profitability
- Able to flex your hours when needed to meet project financial deadlines
Reporting & Additional Info
- Reports directly to the CFO
- Position is salaried, professional, and exempt from overtime
- Standard schedule: 8:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday – Friday
- Local errands and jobsite travel as needed
- Duties listed are representative—not exhaustive
We are proud to provide a people-first, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where referrals, cultural fit, and professional growth matter.