Construction Project Accountant: Billing, Closeouts & Compliance

Charlotte North Carolina Based General Contractor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

R.J. Leeper Construction seeks a Project Accountant to ensure accurate financials for assigned construction projects from setup to closeout. You will partner with project teams to support billing, collections, and compliance while driving process improvements.

The role favors candidates with construction accounting exposure or a strong accounting foundation and a willingness to learn. This is a hands-on position in a small team setting seeking ownership and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in Accounting; equivalent accounting experience considered.
• 3–7 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable required.
• Construction or project-based accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with AIA billing is a plus.
• Experience with construction accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing and Billing: prepare and process project invoices, pay apps, change orders, and final billings; review costs and supporting docs for billing accuracy; coordinate with PMs for timely billing and collections.
• Accounts Receivable: monitor customer accounts, apply payments, follow up on invoices, assist with AR reporting.
• Documentation and Compliance: maintain organized project accounting records; coordinate COIs, lien waivers, subcontract docs; support closeout and audit readiness.
• Accounts Payable: review, code, and process vendor invoices; match to POs; process lien waivers; maintain vendor files and 1099 docs; reconcile statements.
• Financial and Administrative Support: month-end close support; assist with general accounting functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Deadline prioritization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Independent work with teams

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Associates degree in Accounting

Tools

Construction accounting software

Job description

R.J. Leeper Construction seeks a Project Accountant to ensure accurate financials for assigned construction projects from setup to closeout. You will partner with project teams to support billing, collections, and compliance while driving process improvements.

The role favors candidates with construction accounting exposure or a strong accounting foundation and a willingness to learn. This is a hands-on position in a small team setting seeking ownership and efficiency.