0535 - Project Accountant

Crafted Staff; Deerfield Beach (FL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Crafted Staff in Deerfield Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to manage project billing, subcontractor payments, AIA billings, and project-related accounts payable for a commercial general contractor.

The role requires at least 5 years of US GC construction accounting, proficiency in ComputerEase and Excel, and ability to coordinate with project teams while meeting multiple deadlines. Onsite Monday–Friday.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of Project Accountant experience working directly for a General Contractor.
• Construction accounting experience gained in the United States.
• Direct General Contractor accounting experience; subcontractor-only experience does not qualify.
• Stable work history demonstrating employment longevity.
• Proficiency in ComputerEase.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, lookup functions, and INDEX.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Experience with AIA billing, construction project accounting, subcontractor payments, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and project financial management.
• Ability to read and interpret legal and contractual documents.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite Monday–Friday in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Aufgaben

• Attend project turnover meetings for assigned jobs.
• Establish and maintain electronic project folders containing contracts, change orders, billings, and supporting documentation.
• Enter contract information, budgets, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontract modifications into ComputerEase.
• Prepare monthly project billing worksheets for Project Managers.
• Generate American Institute of Architects (AIA) billings for project owners.
• Review and approve project-related check requests.
• Process project-related accounts payable and subcontractor invoices.
• Review overhead statements to ensure project invoices are properly accounted for.
• Prepare weekly Project Accountant Checklists for the CFO and Controller.
• Post monthly accounts receivable and accounts payable activity for month-end closing.
• Attend monthly project review and closeout meetings.
• Communicate regularly with Project Executives, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators to resolve outstanding issues.
• Monitor project financial activity and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Identify and promptly escalation financial or documentation concerns.
• Assist with special accounting projects and other accounting or business-related responsibilities as assigned.

Kenntnisse

ComputerEase

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Ausbildung

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

AIA billing

Procore

Jobbeschreibung

Project Accountant

Employment Type: Direct Hire
Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt
Work Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Salary Range: $90,000–$95,000 annually
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Controller
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of Project Accountant experience working directly for a General Contractor, with construction accounting experience gained in the United States
Education Required: Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
Software Required: ComputerEase and advanced Microsoft Excel
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to manage project billing, subcontractor payments, project-related accounts payable, and financial reporting for a commercial General Contractor.

The selected candidate will track the financial progress of assigned construction projects, maintain accurate accounting records, and ensure compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.

This position requires at least 5 years of Project Accountant experience working directly for a General Contractor, with relevant construction accounting experience gained in the United States. Candidates whose experience is limited to subcontractor accounting will not qualify.

The ideal candidate will bring ComputerEase proficiency, advanced Excel skills, strong employment longevity, and the ability to coordinate effectively with project teams while managing multiple deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend project turnover meetings for assigned jobs.
• Establish and maintain electronic project folders containing contracts, change orders, billings, and supporting documentation.
• Enter contract information, budgets, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontract modifications into ComputerEase.
• Prepare monthly project billing worksheets for Project Managers.
• Generate American Institute of Architects (AIA) billings for project owners.
• Review and approve project-related check requests.
• Process project-related accounts payable and subcontractor invoices.
• Review overhead statements to ensure project invoices are properly accounted for.
• Prepare weekly Project Accountant Checklists for the CFO and Controller.
• Post monthly accounts receivable and accounts payable activity for month-end closing.
• Attend monthly project review and closeout meetings.
• Communicate regularly with Project Executives, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators to resolve outstanding issues.
• Monitor project financial activity and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Identify and promptly escalation financial or documentation concerns.
• Assist with special accounting projects and other accounting or business-related responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of Project Accountant experience working directly for a General Contractor.
• Construction accounting experience gained in the United States.
• Direct General Contractor accounting experience; subcontractor-only experience does not qualify.
• Stable work history demonstrating employment longevity.
• Proficiency in ComputerEase.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, lookup functions, and INDEX functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Experience with AIA billing, construction project accounting, subcontractor payments, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and project financial management.
• Ability to read and interpret legal and contractual documents.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite Monday–Friday in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Procore.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or carry materials weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to communicate verbally on a regular basis.

Work Environment

• Onsite accounting office in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
• Open office layout with moderate noise levels.
• Regular collaboration with accounting leadership and construction project teams.
• Work involves multiple assigned projects, monthly billing cycles, financial reporting, and month-end closing deadlines.
• Monday–Friday schedule.

Key Competencies

• General Contractor project accounting
• U.S. construction accounting
• ComputerEase
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• AIA billing
• Subcontractor invoice processing and payments
• Project-related accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Project financial reporting
• Contract and change order tracking
• Budget and accounting accuracy
• Month-end closing
• Documentation and recordkeeping
• Deadline and priority management
• Confidentiality and professional judgment
• Communication and teamwork