Position Overview
The Project Accountant is responsible for managing the financial administration of construction projects, with a focus on public sector and government-funded work. This role supports project managers by overseeing project budgets, tracking costs, preparing billings, and ensuring compliance with public contract requirements. The ideal candidate has strong construction accounting experience, understands public project financial reporting, and can work closely with both operations and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all financial aspects of assigned construction projects from start-up through closeout

• Track project budgets, costs, commitments, and forecasted expenses

• Prepare and submit project billings, including progress billings and government pay applications

• Monitor job cost reports and analyze project financial performance

• Process subcontractor invoices and ensure proper documentation and lien compliance

• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor payments in accordance with project cash flow

• Assist with change order tracking, cost allocation, and contract modifications

• Maintain accurate project financial records and documentation

• Support project managers with financial reporting and cost analysis

• Ensure compliance with public contract requirements, including certified payroll documentation and audit support when necessary

• Assist with month-end close, revenue recognition, and project financial reporting

• Work with accounting leadership to resolve discrepancies and maintain financial accuracy across projects
  
  Salary Range: $90K-$110K

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field preferred

• 5+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry

• Experience supporting public sector construction projects strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of job costing, progress billing, and construction accounting principles

• Familiarity with public construction requirements such as prevailing wage and certified payroll is a plus

• Proficiency with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, CMiC, or similar)

• Strong Excel skills and financial analysis capability

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  
  Salary Range: $90,000- $110,000