Construction Project Accountant: Billing & Cost Control

Addison Group; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a skilled Project Accountant for our Lorton, VA office. The role focuses on project billing, accounts receivable, and cost accounting across multiple projects in a fast-paced construction environment.

You will work closely with Accounting, Project Management, and Operations to ensure accurate billing, proper cost recording, and complete financial documentation throughout the project lifecycle. On-site five days a week.

Qualifications

• Four years of construction/project accounting experience.
• Experience with AIA billing and progress billing.
• Experience with retainage, Schedule of Values, change orders, and lien waivers.
• Strong Excel skills including PivotTables and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project billing cycle from invoice prep to collection.
• Submit AIA, progress, lump-sum, time-and-materials billings.
• Review contracts to ensure invoices meet terms and requirements.
• Monitor AR and follow up on payments; maintain billing documentation.
• Set up new projects in accounting and PM systems.
• Collaborate with PMs and operations on budgets and cost codes.
• Prepare Work-in-Progress schedules and billing reports.
• Assist with monthly and year-end close processes.

Skills

Project accounting

AIA billing

Accounts receivable

Excel PivotTables

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting

High school diploma

Tools

Sage Intacct

Sage ERP

Procore

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a skilled Project Accountant for our Lorton, VA office. The role focuses on project billing, accounts receivable, and cost accounting across multiple projects in a fast-paced construction environment.

You will work closely with Accounting, Project Management, and Operations to ensure accurate billing, proper cost recording, and complete financial documentation throughout the project lifecycle. On-site five days a week.