Construction Project Accountant

Pirtle Construction Company; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth potential

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Construction Project Accountant to manage project financials and ensure accurate billing. Responsibilities include maintaining job budgets, processing pay applications, and collaborating with subcontractors and project teams. Prior experience in construction accounting is desired, along with knowledge of cost tracking and construction software. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in construction accounting or project accounting.
• Working knowledge of subcontractor pay applications and change orders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain job budgets and cost codes.
• Review and code supplier invoices related to a project.
• Communicate with subcontractors for accurate billing.

Skills

Construction accounting

Project accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cost tracking

Tools

CMiC

Construction accounting software

Job description

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Pirtle Construction is currently seeking a talented Construction Project Accountant to join our South Florida team, supporting active construction projects and working closely with project management and ownership. This role is responsible for managing project financials, processing pay applications and implementing cost controls from project initiation to closeout.

The positions collaborate with the project team to manage and resolve billing matters throughout the construction of large-scale education, residential, municipal, and commercial projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and maintain job budgets & cost codes
• Review and code supplier invoices related to a project
• Communicate with and assist subcontractors in submitting accurate monthly draws for billing
• Ensure subcontractor compliance is complete before approving monthly draws
• Authorize and complete the transfer of expenses in and out of project related accounts
• Review and approve change orders to ensure they are within budget for a project and recorded with accurate and complete documentation
• Prepare pay requisitions in CMiC to customers with accurate and complete billing backup per contract
• Prepare custom pay requisitions as required by customers
• Maintain communications between subcontractors, vendors, and customers, including revisions and requests for more detail/documentation, etc.
• Investigate project variances between billed vs spent amounts and submit variance reports to management monthly
• Report on profitability to management
• Report unpaid billings to customers over 30 days to management
• Create and submit government reports
• Compile information for internal and external auditors as required
• Close out project accounts upon project completion

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in construction accounting or project accounting is desired
• Working knowledge of subcontractor pay apps, change orders, and cost tracking
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with construction accounting or project management software preferred
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with multiple project teams

What We Offer

The position offers a highly competitive wage and benefits package, with a salary commensurate with experience and level of knowledge. This role provides strong growth potential, a stable workload with long-term project visibility, and a collaborative team environment.Pirtle Construction is proud to share company ownership with its employees through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), where each employee becomes a part-owner and shares in the company’s financial success.

“Pirtle Construction is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.”

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.