Project Accountant (Construction)

Location: Capitol Heights, MD
Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 + Bonus Potential
Industry: Commercial Construction / Architecture

Join a Growing Construction Company with a Reputation Built Over Decades

A well-established and highly respected commercial construction manufacturer is seeking a Project Accountant to join its accounting team in Capitol Heights, MD. For nearly 50 years, this organization has partnered with leading general contractors, architects, and developers to deliver complex, high-end commercial interior projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The company is known for its craftsmanship, investment in technology, and commitment to delivering projects on time and at the highest level of quality. Recently expanding into a state-of-the-art 70,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, the organization continues to experience significant growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with construction accounting, project billing, and job cost experience who wants to play a key role in managing the financial lifecycle of commercial construction projects while partnering closely with project managers and leadership.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Project Accountant, you'll be responsible for overseeing the financial administration of multiple construction projects from contract setup through project completion.

Project Accounting & Job Cost Management

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• Maintain project budgets, cost reports, and financial forecasts
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• Monitor job costs and analyze budget-to-actual variances
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• Assist project managers with financial tracking and profitability analysis
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• Review project contracts and ensure proper setup within accounting systems
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• Track committed costs, subcontractor agreements, change orders, and project expenses
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• Support month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
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Billing & Revenue Management

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• Prepare and submit monthly AIA pay applications and progress billings
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• Process billing through client portals such as Procore, Textura, and related systems
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• Track contract values, change orders, retainage, and stored materials
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• Monitor project receivables and coordinate collection efforts as needed
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• Resolve billing discrepancies and support accurate revenue recognition
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• Maintain billing schedules and ensure timely invoicing
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Construction Administration

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• Process lien waivers, subcontractor compliance documents, and project closeout requirements
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• Maintain certificates of insurance and contract documentation
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• Assist with subcontractor payment applications and supporting documentation
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• Ensure compliance with contractual billing requirements
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• Maintain organized project accounting records and audit support files
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What We're Looking For

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• Experience in construction accounting, project accounting, or job cost accounting
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• Knowledge of AIA billing, progress billing, and construction contracts
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• Understanding of retainage, change orders, work-in-progress schedules, and job costing
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• Experience with construction software such as Sage, Foundations, StarBuilder, Procore, Textura, or similar platforms
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• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
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• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
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• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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• Effective communication skills with project teams, subcontractors, customers, and leadership
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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
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Why This Opportunity Stands Out

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• Join a company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in the commercial construction industry.
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• Be part of a growing organization investing heavily in technology, automation, and operational efficiency.
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• Work closely with experienced project managers, engineers, and construction professionals.
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• Gain exposure to large-scale projects across office, healthcare, education, hospitality, multifamily, and institutional sectors.
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• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and bonus opportunity.
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• Strong leadership team focused on employee development and long-term career growth.
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Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented construction accounting professional who enjoys partnering with project teams and providing financial insight throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will understand how project costs, billing, cash flow, and profitability work together to drive project and company success.

If you're currently working as a Project Accountant, Construction Accountant, Job Cost Accountant, Project Billing Accountant, Assistant Controller, or Senior Construction Accountant, we'd love to hear from you.

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