Project Accountant

J.L. Moore is a commercial general contracting and design-build firm located in North Olmsted, Ohio. Founded in 1973, we provide construction services to local, regional, and national clients. As we continue to experience successful growth, we are seeking a highly skilled Project Accountant with the experience to support project teams. This position will be located at our new office in North Olmsted, Ohio.

We are currently seeking a detailed oriented and self-motivated Project Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and have a positive “can do” attitude. This is a new position within the company that will provide support to multiple project teams.

• Review Prime Contracts to determine billing, insurance, and close out requirements.
• New project set-up, maintenance and financial close out.
• Assist Project Managers with budget development and cost control.
• Maintain detailed job cost records for assigned projects.
• Review and process project expenses.
• Prepare and submit monthly owner billings (AIA format or client-specific) including preparation of required supporting documentation.
• Track and process change orders, retainage, and lien waivers.
• Review and process subcontractor and vendor payment applications, including securing required lien waivers and other required documents.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable for timely vendor and subcontractor payments.
• Prepare monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Generate monthly project financial reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor variances between budgeted and actual costs; provide early warnings on overruns.
• Assist with general accounting and administrative tasks as needed.
• Streamline project accounting functions.
• Perform special projects assigned by management.

• Accounting or Finance Degree, or equivalent experience working in a similar position.
• Experience working in a Windows based accounting system.
• 3+ years of experience in construction accounting or project accounting.
• Advanced skills in Excel required.
• Proficiency in Foundation Software and Smartsheet preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of WIP reporting, retainage, and order management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Life and Dental Insurance
• Opportunities for advancement

J.L. Moore Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace and requires Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Checks for all employees.