Project Accountant

Responsibilities

• Set up project budget within CMiC to ensure accuracy and alignment with contract.
• Establish & maintain job specific rate tables in accordance with contract.
• Lead owner billing process: prepare, review, post, and maintain billing trackers; participate in pencil reviews with clients as needed.
• Support collection efforts to receive payments within contract terms.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance, including insurance, lien waivers, and second-tier requirements.
• Manage subcontractor payment processes and respond to subcontractor inquiries.
• Review, approve, and cost-code invoices.
• Process cost reallocations.
• Partner with vendors and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Review monthly Cost-to-Complete (CTC) reports; analyze and explain gross profit fluctuations, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.
• Attend Project Meetings as needed.
• Prepare project Specific Work-in-Process (WIP) entries, including Risk & Opportunity (R&O) analysis.
• Support teams with project revenue projections and ensure alignment with project performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years project accounting experience required, preferably in the construction industry.
• Some experience/knowledge of AIA billing, subcontractor compliance, cost forecasting & revenue recognition.
• CMIC and/or Textura experience is a plus, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management preferred.