Project Accountant

Jobot

Cincinnati, OH

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$80,000–$110,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Administrative Skills, Billing, Billing Records, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Contract Review, Deltek Accounting Software, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Audit, Financial Operations, Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, Infrastructure Construction, Insurance, Leadership, Legal, Liens, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Process Development, Profit & Loss, Project Close-Out, Project Lifecycle, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Scalable System Development, Team Player

LOCATION

Cincinnati, OH

POSTED

Today

Project Accountant + Construction Accounting + Project Billing + Deltek ComputerEase + Job Costing + Cincinnati, OH

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Dennis
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Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing construction and infrastructure services organization. This individual will oversee project billing, contract administration, project financial tracking, and customer invoicing across multiple business divisions.

Working closely with Operations, Estimating, Payroll, Billing, and Executive Leadership, this position ensures projects are accurately established, billed, and financially monitored from contract award through project completion.

Why join us?

Join a growing company with strong long-term stability.
Play a critical role in the financial success of high-impact infrastructure projects.
Work closely with executive leadership and operations to influence business decisions.
Enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented culture where your expertise is valued.
Be part of projects that directly improve roadway safety throughout the region.
Opportunity to streamline processes and help build scalable accounting operations.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Details

Responsibilities:
Manage project billing across multiple construction service divisions.
Prepare and submit accurate customer invoices in accordance with contract requirements.
Review daily field reports, work orders, tickets, and supporting documentation for billing accuracy.
Monitor project costs, committed costs, change orders, retainage, and overall project profitability.
Coordinate with operations and project managers to resolve billing discrepancies and job cost issues.
Assist with month-end close activities related to project accounting.
Maintain organized electronic project files and financial documentation.
Review contracts, purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and customer requirements.
Track insurance compliance, lien waivers, subcontractor documentation, and project closeout requirements.
Maintain accurate project setup and financial information within the ERP system.
Support change order administration and contract modifications.
Partner with leadership to improve project reporting and financial visibility.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting, billing, and contract administration processes.
Assist with audits and financial reporting requests.
Qualifications

Required:
3+ years of construction or project accounting experience.
Experience within construction, infrastructure, roadway, or specialty contracting environments.
Strong understanding of:
Project billing
Job costing
Contract administration
Project financial reporting
Experience using Deltek ComputerEase.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred:
Union or prevailing wage experience.
Heavy civil, roadway, pavement marking, or traffic control experience.
Experience with subcontract management.
Knowledge of WIP reporting and project lifecycle accounting.

Work Environment
Full-time
Onsite
Cincinnati, Ohio area
Collaborative office supporting field operations and executive leadership

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About the Company

Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2018

WEBSITE

http://www.jobot.com

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