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Job summary

A leading commercial general contractor is seeking a Construction Project Accountant to ensure financial accuracy across construction phases. This role involves collaboration with project managers and stakeholders, focusing on maintaining organized financial records and resolving discrepancies. Ideal candidates should possess strong bookkeeping skills and experience in AIA-style accounting.

Qualifications

  • Prior experience with AIA-style construction accounting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Review and process subcontractor and Owner AIA Pay Applications.
  • Manage accounts receivable and subcontractor payments.
  • Audit project accounting to monitor financial performance.

Skills

Solid bookkeeping
Strong communication skills
Ability to juggle multiple priorities

Tools

QuickBooks
Excel
Word
Teams
Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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Job details

Help Keep Projects Profitable — Join a Growing General Contractor as a Construction Project Accountant

This Jobot Job is hosted by Don Seawall

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Salary $50,000 - $85,000 per year

A Bit About Us

A leading commercial general contractor is hiring a Construction Project Accountant to support our project teams and help ensure financial accuracy across all phases of construction. This is a critical role with real impact — you’ll work directly with Project Managers, subcontractors, clients, and lenders to keep jobs running smoothly and profitably.

We’re actively interviewing candidates over the next two weeks. If you're collaborative, detail-oriented, and take ownership of your work, this could be a great fit.



Why join us?


Why Apply

  • Make a direct impact on high-profile construction projects
  • Join a collaborative and team-first culture
  • Work in a stable company with strong leadership and clear processes
  • Contribute to long-term growth and innovation

Job Details

What You’ll Do

  • Review and process subcontractor and Owner AIA Pay Applications
  • Issue subcontracts and change orders
  • Manage accounts receivable and subcontractor payments
  • Track job costing, lien waivers, and insurance compliance
  • Audit project accounting to monitor financial performance
  • Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies or overruns
  • Maintain clear and organized financial records
  • Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

  • Solid bookkeeping and math skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities across several teams
  • Experience with QuickBooks, Excel, Word, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Familiarity with cost tracking, allocations, and financial reporting
  • Prior experience with AIA-style construction accounting strongly preferred

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Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries
    Construction, Building Construction, and Architecture and Planning

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