Construction Project Accountant – Billing & Project Finance

Jrm-Construction-Management,-LL; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financials for Core & Shell and Interior projects. The role bridges accounting and project management to ensure accurate billing and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least 5 years in project accounting within construction, including knowledge of cost coding, contract types, and pay applications. Collaboration with project teams and subcontractors is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• At least 5 years of prior relevant experience working in Project Accounting for a Construction company handling core and shell, ground up construction or interior build outs.
• Understanding of cost coding, purchase orders and related construction accounting practices.
• Familiarity with Construction Manager as Agent, GMP Lump Sum, Cost Plus contract types.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects and activities.
• Proactive communication with upper management, project teams, and subcontractors.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide unparallel client service to project teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress by processing subcontractor AIAs with accuracy.
• Attend pencil meetings with Owner and Architect to ensure pay applications align with contracts.
• Review client contracts, subcontractor documents, terms, insurance, bonds and lien waivers.
• Generate billings in Timberline and future ERP systems; create waivers.

Skills

Project accounting

Construction industry

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Timberline

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

JRM Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financials for Core & Shell and Interior projects. The role bridges accounting and project management to ensure accurate billing and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least 5 years in project accounting within construction, including knowledge of cost coding, contract types, and pay applications. Collaboration with project teams and subcontractors is essential.