Project Accountant (Construction Industry experience required)

Project Accountant

A well-established construction firm is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support financial management across a portfolio of construction projects. This role partners closely with Senior Project Accountants and Project Managers and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

This position will be in office 4 days a week, and the salary ranges from $80k to 100k, commensurate with experience. Construction industry experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor billing and compliance
• Prepare and verify documentation for owner requisitions
• Monitor financial risk and ensure compliance with subcontractor default insurance requirements
• Assist Project Managers with cost tracking, budget reporting, and forecasting
• Review certified payroll for regulatory compliance
• Generate and explain project financial reports for field teams
• Utilize current accounting and project management software
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• At least 2 years of project accounting experience
• Experience with construction accounting concepts: over/under billings, cashflow, forecast-to-complete, revenue recognition
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• Experience with accounting software; Sage Timberline and Oracle Textura preferred