Construction Project Accountant

Job Description

• Monitor and track project expenses, including labor, materials, and subcontractor costs, by individual job.
• Maintain detailed job cost reports and evaluate budget-to-actual variances.
• Work closely with project managers to assess and review financial performance on projects.
• Prepare and submit AIA billing applications and related documentation.
• Assist with percentage-of-completion billing and revenue recognition calculations.
• Ensure invoices are issued accurately and on time in accordance with contract terms.
• Track and reconcile billings, including identifying and resolving overbillings and underbillings.
• Prepare and update Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Support the monthly close process, including recording job cost accruals and journal entries.
• Reconcile project sub-ledgers with the general ledger.
• Assist with certified payroll reporting to meet prevailing wage requirements.
• Ensure payroll and project records comply with federal and state contract regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and compliance purposes.
• Review and assign invoices to the correct jobs and cost codes.
• Provide support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities related to projects.
• Assist with both internal and external audits as needed.

Qualifications

• BS or AS Degree preferred in finance or accounting
• 4+ years Job costing / Project accounting exposure
• 5+ years accounting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)