Construction Accountant: Job Cost & AP Lead (Sage)

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 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.