Construction Project Accountant Reports To: Controller Starting Salary:$50,000.00 – $70,000.00 Position Summary The Construction Project Accountant supports the financial operations of construction projects from job setup through completion. This position is responsible for project accounting, billing, contract administration, reporting, and regulatory compliance while ensuring accurate financial records and timely project reporting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Set up construction projects, including Schedule of Values (SOV), Department of Labor (DOL) requirements, and job cost coding.
Process purchase orders, accounts receivable invoices, deposits, progress billings, and ad hoc billings.
Manage subcontracts, change orders, pay applications, and approved subcontractor payments.
Prepare weekly accounts receivable aging reports and monitor outstanding balances.
Prepare bonding documentation, contractor affidavits, and Builder's Risk reports.
Maintain fuel log allocations and support project financial analysis.
Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures while maintaining accurate financial records.
Perform other related accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum of three years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry.
Knowledge of construction job costing, project accounting, progress billing, and subcontract administration.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with construction accounting software is preferred.
This position is essential to the successful financial management of construction projects by ensuring accurate accounting, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Norwich, NY
Salary
$50,000–$70,000 Per Year
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Billingunmatched
Change Order Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Accounting Softwareunmatched
Construction Managementunmatched
Construction Project Managementunmatched
Construction Projectsunmatched
Construction Supportunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Projectionsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Project Evaluationunmatched
Project Lifecycleunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Reportsunmatched
Riskunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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