Construction Project Accountant: Billing, WIP & Closeout

Speedwell Construction; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Speedwell Construction is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our Accounting team, collaborating with Project Management and preconstruction to manage the financial side of construction projects from award through closeout.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction accounting, monitor project costs, maintain timely billings, and support financial controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience; construction accounting preferred.
• Experience supporting construction projects in the $3–$10 million range preferred.
• Understanding of construction job costing, WIP accounting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Familiarity with AIA G702/G703 billing and lien waiver processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Trimble Viewpoint Vista strongly preferred; comparable ERP experience considered.
• Trimble Pay or similar subcontractor payment/lien-waiver platform experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple active projects.
• Clear, professional communication with Project Managers, subcontractors, owners, and other project team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly owner billings using AIA G702/G703 forms.
• Monitor project costs and identify budget variances with Project Managers.
• Maintain accurate cost-to-complete projections.
• Coordinate financial review of contract terms, exhibits, and billing provisions.
• Review subcontractor billings, retainage releases, and lien waivers.
• Coordinate subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and change-order documentation in Vista and Trimble Pay.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and assist with collections.
• Support month-end close, WIP review, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Assist with forecasting, cost projections, and project cash-flow projections.
• Maintain audit-ready project financial records through closeout.
• Serve as primary accounting resource for assigned Project Managers.

Skills

Excel

Construction costing

WIP accounting

PoC revenue recognition

Billing & AR

Communication skills

Project cost monitoring

Financial controls

Professional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Trimble Viewpoint Vista

Trimble Pay

Job description

Speedwell Construction is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our Accounting team, collaborating with Project Management and preconstruction to manage the financial side of construction projects from award through closeout.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction accounting, monitor project costs, maintain timely billings, and support financial controls throughout the project lifecycle.