Project Accountant
About the Role
Ajax Building Company is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial management of active construction projects across the Southeast. This role is a critical partner to Project Managers and field teams, ensuring accurate project setup, contract tracking, and timely payment processing. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to gain hands-on experience in construction finance while working on complex, high-impact projects. The Project Accountant plays a key role in keeping projects financially organized, compliant, and running smoothly from start to finish.
Essential Functions
- Set up new projects in the accounting system, including job cost structures and project files
- Enter and maintain subcontract, purchase order, and vendor information
- Process and track change orders, ensuring accurate and timely updates in the system
- Manage subcontractor and supplier compliance, including collection and review of required documentation prior to payment
- Prepare and distribute lien waivers for subcontractors and suppliers
- Coordinate with Project Managers and field teams to follow up on outstanding items and ensure accurate cost tracking
- Process subcontractor payments, including printing and distributing checks in accordance with company procedures
- Maintain organized and accurate project documentation and files
- Assist in tracking and updating outstanding reports related to contracts, change orders, and compliance items
- Ensure all accounting activities are completed accurately and in alignment with company policies and procedures
- Support additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred (or relevant coursework)
- 1+ year of accounting or related experience required; 2+ years preferred
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with project teams and vendors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Adobe; experience with construction accounting systems is a plus
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
About Ajax
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
- 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