Construction Project Accountant

Jobot; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected commercial construction firm is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financial operations across multiple projects in Michigan. This role requires accounting expertise, the ability to handle job cost tracking, and strong communication skills for collaboration. The ideal candidate is well-versed in construction cost structures and proficient with relevant accounting systems. This position offers a salary range of $75,000 - $105,000 per year, as well as a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Accountant or in construction‑focused accounting.
• Ability to support several active jobs simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of labor, materials, subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project‑level financial functions including job cost tracking.
• Prepare and process monthly pay applications and vendor payments.
• Provide ongoing reporting, forecasting, and variance explanations.
• Maintain strong financial controls and adherence to accounting procedures.
• Support project closeout with complete cost documentation.

Skills

Project accounting experience

Understanding of construction cost structures

Proficiency with construction accounting systems

Excellent organization skills

Clear communication skills

Job description

Overview

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This is an ideal opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys partnering directly with project teams.

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Salary $75,000 - $105,000 per year

A Bit About Us

A respected and steadily growing commercial construction firm headquartered in West Michigan is seeking a Project Accountant to support financial operations across multiple active projects. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who excels in accuracy, thrives in a collaborative project‑driven environment, and enjoys being a strategic partner to operations.

Why join us?

You’ll play a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy, project profitability, and operational efficiency—serving as the connective tissue between accounting and construction operations.

What You’ll Do

• Manage project‑level financial functions including job cost tracking, AP/AR coding, subcontract invoicing, and budget reconciliation.
• Prepare and process monthly pay applications, lien waivers, change orders, and vendor payments with precision and timeliness.
• Provide Project Managers and leadership with ongoing reporting, forecasting, cost‑to‑complete analysis, and variance explanations.
• Support project closeout by ensuring all cost documentation, billings, and compliance records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure adherence to company accounting procedures.
• Serve as a resource to field teams, subcontractors, and internal departments for project accounting questions and documentation needs.

What You Bring

• Experience as a Project Accountant or in construction‑focused accounting
• Understanding of construction cost structures including labor, materials, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Proficiency with construction accounting or ERP systems.
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills with the ability to support several active jobs simultaneously.
• Clear communication skills and comfort partnering directly with project teams and field personnel.

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