Jobs · Accounting · Florida

Sr. Project Accountant

Starlite Building Services · Miami, FL · 3 days ago
Accounting$85k–$110k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial oversight of a portfolio of large, complex projects.
  • Serve as a trusted financial partner to Project Managers and Operational Leaders.
  • 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 (kickoffs, financial reviews, & closeout).
  • 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.
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to junior accounting staff, as applicable.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years’ experience in project accounting with working knowledge of AIA billing, subcontractor compliance, cost forecasting & revenue recognition.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, or commensurate experience.
  • Additional Role Specific Skills: Construction industry experience preferred - GC or subcontractor. CMIC & Textura experience preferred but not required.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

Construction industry experience preferred - GC or subcontractor.

CMIC & Textura experience preferred but not required.

Strong working knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills

  • Project Accounting
  • Billing and Collection
  • Subcontractor Compliance
  • Cost Forecasting
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Financial Reporting
  • Audit Support
  • Project Revenue Projections

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(K) with Company Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • The Extras: Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more

Pay

Miami Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000

Schedule

The person is required to work from the Miami office 3x per week, with the option to work from home 2x per week.

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