Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Salary: $75,000–$95,000 + Bonus Potential

Project Accountant - Why This Opportunity Stands Out

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• Newly created position driven by company growth.
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• Opportunity to work directly with an experienced and supportive accounting leader.
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• High-visibility role partnering with project managers and operations teams.
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• Exposure to complex project accounting and billing across a diverse project portfolio.
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• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office), strong benefits, bonus potential, and long-term growth opportunities.
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• Collaborative culture with excellent employee retention.
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Project Accountant - Key Responsibilities

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• Manage project setup, billing, and closeout activities.
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• Review contracts to ensure accurate billing terms and project requirements.
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• Prepare progress billings, pay applications, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
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• Maintain schedules of values, WIP schedules, job costing, and project records.
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• Partner with project managers to monitor project performance and billing status.
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• Manage collections, cash application, and resolution of billing discrepancies.
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• Support reporting, audits, and process improvement initiatives.
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Project Accountant - Qualifications

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• 3+ years of experience supporting large, complex construction or project-based engagements, including ownership of billing, receivables, and project accounting activities.
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• Proven ability to partner effectively with Project Managers and Operations teams to support project setup, contract compliance, billing accuracy, job costing, and timely project closeout.
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• Experience billing T&M, cost-plus, percent-complete, and other contract types.
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• Strong accounts receivable, collections, and cash application experience.
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• Ability to work independently and quickly contribute with minimal training.
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• Strong Excel and ERP/accounting system experience.
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