Project Accountant

Position Summary

The Project Accountant is responsible for supporting project teams by managing subcontractor payables, facilitating project set-up, and ensuring compliance with financial processes and reporting requirements. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accuracy in job cost accounting, supporting timely payments, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process subcontractor invoices for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Enter invoices, route through electronic workflow, and process payments within contract terms.
• Research and respond to payment inquiries from subcontractors and suppliers in a timely manner.
• Prepare and execute joint check agreements, ensuring compliance with agreements.
• Coincide with Subcontract Compliance to collect and assemble subcontractor lien waivers for Owner requirements.
• Aid with backup documentation required for Owner pay applications.
• Support project teams to ensure adherence to established processes.
• Facilitate new project set-up, including cost code maintenance.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to reduce time, improve accuracy, and generate cost savings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage high volumes of transactions and multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and listening skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Deadline-driven with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred

• Construction industry accounting experience.
• Familiarity with lien waivers, subcontract compliance, and owner pay applications.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement efficiencies.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible PTO, 10 Paid Holidays per year, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Career development and professional growth opportunities. A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture rooted in our core values.

AAP/EEO Statement

PARIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.