Construction Project Accountant at Strategic Employment Edison, NJ

Comunidade Metodista; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Comunidade Metodista in Edison, New Jersey seeks a Project Accountant to join a growing team of four in a demanding, construction-focused accounting role. You will work directly with project managers and upper management to ensure financial success on multiple projects, handling requisitions, invoices, and cost analysis.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of construction project accounting experience and familiarity with ERP systems such as Viewpoint, Sage, or Procore.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of project accounting experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with construction ERP software; Viewpoint by Vista is a plus, familiarity with Sage or Procore is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly requisitions and payment applications.
• Manage invoices, change orders, and collections with clients.
• Produce cash management and forecast reports for senior leadership.
• Analyze job costs and project profit/loss.
• Review and prepare essential documents (certified payroll, insurance, tax certificates).
• Collaborate with project managers on billing, change orders, and project closeouts.

Skills

Project accounting

Construction industry

Tools

Viewpoint by Vista

Sage

ProCore

Job description

A leading single-source electrical contractor with over 50 years of experience is seeking a Project Accountant to join its growing team in Edison, New Jersey. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in construction accounting who is looking to take on a key role within a supportive and established team.

This company is a subsidiary of a Fortune 500 leader in mechanical and electrical construction, offering the stability and resources of a large corporation while maintaining a close-knit, collaborative work environment. You will be part of a team of three other accountants in their office, working directly with project managers and upper management to ensure the financial success of projects.

What You'll Do:

As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for a variety of critical tasks, including:

• Administering and preparing monthly requisitions and payment applications.
• Managing invoices, change orders, and collections with clients and customers.
• Producing cash management and forecast reports for senior leadership.
• Analyzing job costs and project profit/loss.
• Reviewing and preparing essential documents, such as certified payroll, insurance, and tax certificates.
• Collaborating with project managers on billing, change orders, and project closeouts.

Who We're Looking For:

• A minimum of 3+ years of project accounting experience within the construction industry is required.
• Experience with construction ERP software is preferred; knowledge of Viewpoint by Vista is a plus, but familiarity with systems like Sage or ProCore is also valuable.