Construction Project Accountant: Billing & Finance Lead

Louis Ptak Construction, Inc.; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Dental, vision, and health insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Louis Ptak Construction seeks an experienced Project Accountant to lead financial management of our construction projects in California. Based in Novato or Monterey, you will manage project billing, cost reporting, and compliance, partnering with project teams to ensure accurate financials.

The role requires 2+ years in construction accounting, proficiency in Procore and Sage Intacct, and strong organizational skills. We offer a collaborative environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent construction experience.
• 2+ years of experience in construction accounting, billing, contracts, change orders, and project financial administration.
• Proficiency with Procore, Sage Intacct, and Excel.
• Strong organization and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain project folders, documents, logs, cost codes, and reporting.
• Review payment applications and enter invoices in Procore for approval.
• Verify licensing, insurance, W-9s, lien releases, and other compliance documents before payment.
• Prepare accurate monthly client billings according to contract requirements.
• Monitor receivables and follow up on overdue payments.

Skills

Construction accounting

Project collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Procore

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Louis Ptak Construction seeks an experienced Project Accountant to lead financial management of our construction projects in California. Based in Novato or Monterey, you will manage project billing, cost reporting, and compliance, partnering with project teams to ensure accurate financials.

The role requires 2+ years in construction accounting, proficiency in Procore and Sage Intacct, and strong organizational skills. We offer a collaborative environment with a comprehensive benefits package.