Construction Project Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Accountant with at least 5 years of project accounting experience in a General Contractor environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who understands construction billing, subcontractor compliance, and owner billing requirements. Experience working for a General Contractor is required; subcontractor-only experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting functions for multiple active construction projects simultaneously.
• Review subcontractor pay applications for accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation.
• Ensure subcontractor billings align with contract terms, approved change orders, and project progress.
• Track and maintain preliminary notices, lien releases, and other project compliance documentation.
• Prepare draft ("pencil") owner/customer billings for Project Manager review and approval.
• Prepare and process AIA G702/G703 Applications for Payment and related billing documentation.
• Compile required backup documentation based on contract requirements and owner/customer specifications.
• Issue and track joint checks to subcontractors when required.
• Record owner/customer payments and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Maintain accurate project accounting records and support project closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Project Accountant experience with a General Contractor.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • AIA G702 and G703 billing forms
  • Schedule of Values (SOV)
  • Progress billing
  • Preliminary notices, lien waivers, and releases
  • Construction contracts and billing requirements
• Understanding of Nevada construction requirements and releases as they pertain to NRS is a plus.
• Experience working with multiple owners/customers and varying contract types requiring different billing backup and documentation.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and construction accounting software.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with Project Managers, subcontractors, and customers.

What We're Looking For

We currently manage approximately 20 active projects with a lean accounting team. We need a hands-on Project Accountant who can independently review subcontractor billings, ensure compliance documentation is complete, prepare accurate owner billings, track releases and payments, and support Project Managers by delivering high-quality, timely accounting services in a fast-paced General Contractor environment.