Construction Project Accountant: Billing & Cost Tracking

Salisbury Moore, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury Moore, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant to support financial administration for assigned construction projects, including billing, job cost review, subcontractor compliance, lien waivers, and closeout. You will collaborate with Project Management, Accounting, vendors, subcontractors, and owners to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Responsibilities include managing project accounting from setup to closeout, reviewing invoices, coordinating subcontractor billing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of construction accounting, project accounting, billing, accounts payable, or related experience preferred.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in the construction industry, with some project coordination or management exposure.

Responsibilities

• Manage project accounting activities for assigned projects from setup through financial closeout.
• Review project invoices for accuracy, proper coding, authorization, tax treatment, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractor billing, payment processing, retention, and lien waiver requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor compliance and resolve missing or incomplete documentation.
• Maintain accurate project commitments, change orders, budgets, cost codes, and related financial information.
• Monitor job costs and open commitments and work with Project Management to resolve discrepancies and close outstanding balances.
• Prepare owner billing packages and supporting documentation for Project Manager review and approval.
• Track owner billings, payments, retention, and related project accounting activity.
• Coordinate final billing and subcontractor retention releases during project closeout.
• Support out-of-state contractor, tax, withholding, and other project-specific compliance requirements.
• Research and resolve complex invoice, vendor, subcontractor, and project accounting issues.
• Communicate with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and owners regarding project financial matters.
• Prepare and maintain project financial reports, projections, and supporting schedules.
• Participate in project and financial review meetings as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate project accounting records and documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction accounting practices

Job costing

Billing

Lien waivers

Subcontractor compliance

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Flexibility with hours

Education

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

Job description

Salisbury Moore, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant to support financial administration for assigned construction projects, including billing, job cost review, subcontractor compliance, lien waivers, and closeout. You will collaborate with Project Management, Accounting, vendors, subcontractors, and owners to ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Responsibilities include managing project accounting from setup to closeout, reviewing invoices, coordinating subcontractor billing and