Project Accountant

We are searching for an experienced Project Accountant at our Tarlton HQ facility.

This role supports assigned project teams by ensuring project financial information is accurate, timely, and compliant with contractual and organizational requirements. The Project Accountant plays an important role in maintaining project financial health through billing support, cost tracking, documentation management, and proactive communication. The ideal candidate demonstrates accountability for their work, takes initiative to resolve issues, and applies sound judgment when navigating competing priorities.

Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work through challenges rather than waiting for direction. This position contributes directly to project execution by helping teams operate efficiently, protecting financial integrity, and supporting positive client and partner relationships.

• Assist with preparation of owner billings and subcontractor invoices to support accurate and timely project cash flow.
• Coordinate accounts payable and receivable activities, proactively identifying discrepancies and helping resolve issues impacting payments or collections.
• Support job cost tracking, expense coding, and account reconciliation to ensure financial data reflects project performance.
• Establish and maintain project financial records including contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor compliance requirements such as insurance certificates, lien waivers, and certified payroll.
• Serve as a reliable financial support partner to project teams by communicating clearly, responding to questions, and anticipating needs.
• Assist with project closeout activities including final billings, reconciliations, and documentation completion.
• Prioritize workload effectively, demonstrate critical thinking, and take ownership for delivering accurate results in a deadline‑driven environment.

None

Partnership with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Finance, Owners, Subcontractors, and Suppliers.

• Ownership & Initiative – Takes responsibility for work, follows through, and proactively solves problems; demonstrates ability to work independently. Demonstrates drive, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while contributing to continuous process improvement.
• Results Orientation – Prioritizes effectively, works through barriers, and meets deadlines with accuracy. Strong attention to detail.
• Client Focus – Provides professional, responsive service and strives to exceed expectations.
• Teamwork & Integrity – Builds strong relationships and contributes to a respectful, collaborative environment.
• Technical & Operational Capability – Applies accounting fundamentals and leverages systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Learning Agility – Seeks growth, adapts to change, and has a positive, solution‑focused mindset.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or 5 years of equivalent construction accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and job cost principles.
• Experience with construction accounting or project management systems (Viewpoint, Procore, GCPay, or Oracle‑based systems preferred); helpful to know how to bill on an AIA.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. If required, the employee may work from a jobsite trailer on occasion or owner‑designated office location. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty‑five pounds. Limited exposure to physical risk. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand;

walk; use hands; reach; and stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Exempt.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.