Construction Project Accountant: AR & Billing Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an AR Project Accountant for a growing construction organization in Colorado. You will manage accounts receivable and project accounting for multiple projects, set up new jobs, review contracts for billing requirements, and prepare progress billings, time & materials, cost plus, and % complete billings, along with pay applications.

You will collaborate with Project Managers to monitor budgets, perform detailed job costing, and support month-end close,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, NOT required.
• 3+ years of Construction Project Accounting or Construction Accounts Receivable experience.
• Experience with Lien Waivers, Pay Applications, SOVs, WIP Schedules, Job Costing, Job Setup, and Complex Contract Review.
• Experience supporting multiple Project Managers simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts receivable and project accounting lifecycle for multiple construction projects.
• Set up new jobs within the accounting system, ensuring proper coding, budgets, and contract documentation.
• Review owner contracts for billing requirements, retainage, change order language, payment terms, and compliance obligations.
• Prepare, review, and submit owner billings, including: Progress Billings, Time & Materials, Cost Plus, Percentage of Completion.
• Prepare and manage pay applications in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Schedules of Values (SOVs) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, supporting month-end financial reporting and project forecasting.
• Monitor project budgets and perform detailed job costing analysis to identify cost variances and profitability trends.
• Review project costs, committed costs, subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and change orders for accuracy.
• Track outstanding receivables and follow up on customer payments as needed.
• Work closely with Project Managers to monitor project financial performance, billing status, forecast costs, and maximize profitability.
• Assist with month-end close and ensure project financial information is accurate and up to date.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Communication with PMs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an AR Project Accountant for a growing construction organization in Colorado. You will manage accounts receivable and project accounting for multiple projects, set up new jobs, review contracts for billing requirements, and prepare progress billings, time & materials, cost plus, and % complete billings, along with pay applications.

You will collaborate with Project Managers to monitor budgets, perform detailed job costing, and support month-end close,