About the Role
Project Accountant (Construction Accounting)
Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 base + 10% bonus
Experience Level: 1–3 years
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Position Overview
Our client, a well-established construction organization, is seeking a Project Accountant to support active and upcoming construction projects. This role is newly available due to planned retirements within the accounting team and offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional to grow within construction project accounting.
The Project Accountant will work closely with project managers and the accounting leadership team, reporting directly to the Director of Accounting.
Key Responsibilities
Manage subcontractor billings and compliance through the Oracle Textura portal
Compile and review required documentation to ensure accurate and timely owner requisitions
Oversee project financial risk management, including compliance with subcontractor default insurance requirements
Partner with Project Managers to track project costs and assist with the preparation and completion of project budget reports
Review certified payroll reports to ensure regulatory and contractual compliance
Prepare and distribute project financial reports for field staff and assist with interpretation of financial data
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
1–3 years of related corporate accounting experience strongly preferred
Prior exposure to construction accounting (general contractor or subcontractor environment preferred)
Familiarity with project-based accounting and cost tracking
Experience with or exposure to the following systems is a plus:
Sage 300
Oracle Textura
Procore
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with project and field teams
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Tech Stack
Sage 300Oracle TexturaProcore