Construction Accountant

firstPRO 360; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO 360 is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accountant in Atlanta, GA to oversee project financial operations, job costing, accounts payable, and project accounting for a client’s projects. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and external vendors to ensure accurate costs and robust reporting using Sage software.

The role requires 2+ years in construction accounting, strong vendor management, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience in construction with oversight of AP workflows and vendor management.
• Proficiency with Sage software (Sage 100/300 CRE or Sage Intacct) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills for vendor relations and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle AP for vendors, code invoices to job costs and GL accounts.
• Be primary contact for vendor inquiries, reconcile statements, resolve billing issues.
• Analyze project job cost ledgers including labor, materials, and subcontractors.
• Manage weekly payment runs (check, ACH, wire) and collect lien waivers, COIs, and W-9s.
• Handle project billing cycles, retainage tracking, and owner pay apps with subs.
• Assist with monthly WIP and cost-to-complete projections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Vendor management

Project accounting

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100

Sage 300 CRE

Sage Intacct

Job description

firstPRO 360 is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accountant to oversee project financial operations, job costing, accounts payable, and project accounting functions for a client of ours in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, external vendors, and executive leadership to ensure accurate tracking of project costs, smooth AP workflows, and reliable financial reporting using Sage software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full-cycle AP process for high-volume trade vendors, material suppliers, and subcontractors; code invoices to appropriate job cost cost codes and general ledger accounts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, managing statement reconciliations, resolving billing discrepancies, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Maintain and analyze project job cost ledgers, tracking labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses against budgets to identify variances early.
• Manage weekly payment runs via check, ACH, or wire transfers; strictly collect, verify, and track conditional/unconditional lien waivers, preliminary notices, W-9s, and certificates of insurance (COI) prior to payment release.
• Manage project billing cycles, retainage tracking, and owner pay applications alongside sub-tier payment disbursements.
• Assist with monthly WIP schedule preparation, reviewing committed costs, pending vendor invoices, and cost-to-complete projections.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 2+ years of accounting experience in commercial, residential, or civil construction with direct oversight of AP workflows and vendor management.
• Hands-on proficiency in Sage 100, Sage 300 CRE, or Sage Intacct strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of AP processes, lien waiver laws, job costing, AIA billing, and vendor relations in a construction setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent hands-on construction accounting experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for managing vendor relationships and collaborating across field personnel and project management teams.