Construction Project Accountant

Paul Risk Construction
  • Quarryville, PA
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Help Build More Than Projects. Help Build a Legacy.

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    At Paul Risk Construction, we've spent more than 90 years building quality projects and lasting relationships. As a fourth-generation family-owned company, we take pride in approaching every project as if it were our own.

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    We are seeking a Project Accountant to join our team as we prepare for the retirement of a valued employee who has been an important part of our organization for more than two decades. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a long-term career with a stable and respected construction company.

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    Position Summary

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    The Project Accountant serves as a financial partner to our Project Managers and operations teams, helping ensure accurate job costing, billing, project reporting, vendor management, and overall project financial success.

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    Responsibilities

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    Project Accounting & Cost Management

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    • Maintain project records within Sage 300, Procore, and related systems.
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    • Support project setup, budgets, contracts, and change order management.
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    • Prepare owner billings, including AIA billing documentation.
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    • Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections.
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    • Process customer payments and maintain client records.
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    • Track labor costs and support project cost reporting.
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    • Assist with timekeeping, certified payroll reporting, and payroll requirements.
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    • Partner with Project Managers to maintain accurate project financial information.
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    Accounts Payable & General Accounting

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    • Process vendor invoices and maintain accurate job cost coding.
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    • Reconcile vendor statements and respond to inquiries.
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    • Support payment processing and annual 1099 reporting.
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    • Assist with account reconciliations and month-end close activities.
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    • Maintain fixed asset and other accounting records.
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    • Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects.
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    Qualifications

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    Required

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    • Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
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    • Three or more years of accounting, bookkeeping, or project accounting experience.
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    • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
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    Preferred

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    • Construction industry experience.
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    • Experience with Sage 300 CRE and/or Procore.
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    • Knowledge of job costing, construction billing, and project accounting.
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    Why Paul Risk Construction?

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    This opportunity exists because a long-tenured employee is retiring after a successful career with our company. We're looking for someone who values stability, enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, and wants to build a long-term career with an organization grounded in integrity, accountability, and relationships.

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    Benefits

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    • Competitive compensation
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    • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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    • 401(k) with company match
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    • Paid time off and holidays
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    • Professional development opportunities
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    • Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationQuarryville, PA

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Bookkeepingunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Change Order Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Cost Accountingunmatched
    • Cost Engineeringunmatched
    • Cost Reportingunmatched
    • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Projectionsunmatched
    • Fixed Asset Managementunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Payment Processingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Sage 300unmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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