Construction Accounting Lead: Project Costing & Compliance

Confidential Employer; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual profit sharing

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Two weeks of Paid Time Off

Limited work-from-home flexibility (up

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Suwanee, GA is hiring a Senior Construction Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing construction company. You will handle project accounting, job costing, vendor compliance, and the broader accounting function while preparing for future leadership within the department.

This 100% in-office role offers collaboration with seasoned accounting leadership, direct interaction with ownership, and a clear path to advance into accounting leadership as the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2–7+ years of accounting experience.
• Construction accounting experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of: Construction job costing
• Strong knowledge of: Project accounting
• Strong knowledge of: Construction accounts payable
• Strong knowledge of: Lien waivers
• Strong knowledge of: Certificates of Insurance (COIs)
• Strong knowledge of: Paid-when-paid construction payment processes
• Strong knowledge of: Vendor compliance
• Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise is preferred.
• Experience with Procore, including Cost Management and Project Management, is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction accounting across multiple projects.
• Process invoices and maintain accurate records for construction.
• Perform job cost coding and monitor project costs.
• Administer construction accounts payable and vendor payments.
• Review COIs, lien waivers, and vendor compliance documentation.
• Track paid-when-paid requirements.
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and GL maintenance.
• Support project accounting and financial reporting.
• Assist with Procore implementation and optimization.
• Partner with project managers and leadership for accuracy and efficiency.
• Grow into broader accounting leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

Accounts payable

COIs

Lien waivers

Procore

Vendor compliance

QuickBooks Enterprise

Financial reporting

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Procore

QuickBooks Enterprise

Job description

Confidential Employer in Suwanee, GA is hiring a Senior Construction Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing construction company. You will handle project accounting, job costing, vendor compliance, and the broader accounting function while preparing for future leadership within the department.

This 100% in-office role offers collaboration with seasoned accounting leadership, direct interaction with ownership, and a clear path to advance into accounting leadership as the