Project Accountant

Our client is adding a Project Accountant to support a growing portfolio of jobs. You’ll own day-to-day project accounting—WIP schedules, AIA billing, and job cost—and partner closely with project managers to ensure accurate, timely billing and clean financials throughout the project life cycle.

• Prepare monthly WIP schedules, analyze over/under billings, and support revenue recognition under percentage-of-completion.
• Review cost-to-complete, margin impacts, and forecast updates with PMs.
• Create and submit AIA G702/G703 applications for payment, including progress billing, retention, and change orders.
• Coordinate lien waivers, certificates of insurance, and other compliance documents.
• Set up new jobs, maintain coding structures, and monitor commitments, subcontractor requisitions, and vendor compliance.
• Reconcile project costs vs. budgets; investigate variances and drive corrective actions.
• Support month-end close for assigned projects (accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, audit support).
• Maintain documentation and internal control standards; recommend process improvements.
• Partner with Project Managers, Procurement, AP/AR, and field teams to resolve issues quickly and keep projects billable and cash-positive.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of project accounting experience in a construction or project‑based environment.
• Hands‑on experience with WIP reporting, including preparation of WIP schedules, analysis of over/under billings, and understanding of percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition.
• Proficiency with AIA billing (G702/G703), including preparing pay applications, managing retention, and processing change orders.
• Strong understanding of job costing, project tracking, and cost‑to‑complete analysis.
• Solid Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) and comfort working in an ERP/project accounting system.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple active projects.
• Ability to collaborate with project managers, accounting staff, and field teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure billing accuracy.
• Competitive salary range: $75,000 – $90,000 + bonus
• Employees are paid on a biweekly basis.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO: 15 days annually + sick leave
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization

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