Construction Project Accountant: Billing, WIP & Closeout

Speedwell Construction; Pennsylvania; 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 a Project Accountant to oversee project finances, support accurate billing and reporting, and partner with Project Managers. If you have a strong general accounting background and want to expand your skills, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact. Previous construction accounting experience is not required; we will help you learn our project-based processes and systems.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Prepare monthly customer invoices and follow up on unpaid balances
• Track project costs, compare results with budgets, and help maintain completion forecasts
• Review contracts, supplier invoices, purchase orders, payment documents, and approved changes
• Support month-end accounting, revenue reporting, cash forecasting, and financial reviews
• Maintain accurate project records and serve as an accounting resource for Project Managers

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Two or more years of general accounting experience
• Experience with reconciliations, adjusting entries, financial reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable, or collections
• Ability to analyze budget differences, resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines
• Strong Excel, communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to learn Trimble Viewpoint Vista, Trimble Pay, and Speedwell’s project accounting processes

You’ll join a team guided by Diligence, Respect, Humility, and a Sense of Urgency. This is a full-time, exempt, primarily office-based role with a Monday-through-Friday schedule.

Ready to grow your accounting career and make a visible impact? We invite you to apply.