Associate, Project Accounting

HITT Contracting Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking an experienced Associate, Project Accounting in Atlanta to join our accounting team.

The role involves hands-on job cost accounting across multiple projects, including subcontractor AP, client invoicing, and budgeting, while maintaining detailed project cost records. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of construction or project-related accounting experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office with exposure to ERP systems (JD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2–5 years construction or project-related accounting desired.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work independently.
• Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to prioritize while maintaining attention to detail and meeting goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; exposure to ERP systems; JD Edwards experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance speed with quality of results.
• Detail oriented, organized, and disciplined.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on job cost accounting for multiple projects, including Subcontractor AP processing, client invoicing, and budgeting.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of all costs related to each project.
• Collaborate with Project Management to provide direction and support as needed.
• Communicate and enforce Project Accounting policies and procedures.
• Proactively discuss and resolve accounting issues with the team and escalate risks as needed.
• Monitor projects from a risk-management perspective and escalate where appropriate.

Skills

Project accounting

Construction accounting

Microsoft Office

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Job description

NEW Full Time Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Associate, Project Accounting

Job Description

HITT is looking for an experienced Project Accounting Associate to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a strong individual to contribute in a key role within our accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hands-on job cost accounting for multiple projects to include Subcontractor AP processing, Client invoicing, and budgeting
• Maintain detailed knowledge of all costs related to each project
• Actively involved with Project Management team to ensure they get the direction/support needed
• Ensure existing Project Accounting and all Company Policies and Procedures are effectively communicated and enforced
• Be aggressive, but tactful, in communicating/discussing/resolving accounting related problems with team, striving to correct problems in a timely manner
• Actively monitor projects from a risk management perspective and elevate as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
• 2-5 years Construction or project-related accounting desired
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work independently.
• Ability to multi task
• Able to prioritize while working in a fast paced environment. Detail, rule and goal oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and exposure to ERP systems or comparable business software. JD Edwards experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to balance speed with quality of results (we require both)
• Detail oriented, organized, and disciplined
• Friendly, courteous, and positive in nature

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Location/Region: Atlanta, Georgia