Construction Project Accountant — Billing & Job Costing

horstgroup; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

401k & profit-sharing

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Horst Group is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our Lancaster, PA accounting team. You will manage monthly billing, payable processing, and job costing in a fast-paced construction environment using Vista Construction Management Software.

The ideal candidate thrives on accuracy, collaboration, and process improvements, with strong time management and communication skills to support project managers and vendors throughout the billing cycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction billing and accounts payable preferred.
• Proficiency in Vista by Viewpoint or similar construction accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly billing, including AIA documents and Time & Materials invoices.
• Review, finalize, and submit billings to customers; upload all documentation into the system.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and manage billing through various customer portals.
• Maintain accurate billing records and assist in job closeout processes.
• Generate and send monthly customer statements.
• Monitor aging reports, follow up on past-due invoices, and log collection activities.
• Process timecards and generate related job cost reports.
• Receive, review, and code accounts payable invoices, post transactions accurately.
• Manage vendor compliance, including lien waivers and subcontractor documentation.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Process job cost adjustments as needed.
• Collect and review vendor-certified payroll; prepare and notarize company-certified payroll reports.
• Perform additional administrative or accounting tasks as assigned.

Skills

Construction billing

Accounts payable

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Job description

Horst Group is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our Lancaster, PA accounting team. You will manage monthly billing, payable processing, and job costing in a fast-paced construction environment using Vista Construction Management Software.

The ideal candidate thrives on accuracy, collaboration, and process improvements, with strong time management and communication skills to support project managers and vendors throughout the billing cycle.