Project Accountant

Responsibilities

• Partner with project managers and project engineers to oversee financial activity across active construction jobs, ensuring costs and documentation remain current and accurate.
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, employee expenses, and related project transactions throughout the full accounting cycle.
• Prepare and submit monthly construction billings, including contract-based invoicing and AIA-style billing documentation as required.
• Maintain job budgets, analyze project costs, and maintain job costing records to support financial visibility and operational decision-making.
• Track and manage project-related compliance items such as insurance certificates, bonds, and lien waivers to support billing and contract requirements.
• Reconcile accruals and assist with month-end close activities by reviewing project financial data and resolving discrepancies on schedule.
• Generate and distribute financial and project reports to leadership, providing clear updates on billing, cost performance, and outstanding items.
• Maintain accurate records within CMiC and support project accounting workflows to ensure timely reporting and consistent data integrity.

Requirements

• Experience in project accounting within construction or a closely related project-based environment.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, and month-end close procedures.
• Hands-on experience with job costing, budget tracking, and construction billing practices, including AIA billing.
• Proficiency with CMiC software and Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and record management.
• Understanding of construction accounting principles and familiarity with US GAAP.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and leadership.

Benefits

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