Construction Project Accountant: Billing & WIP Expert

Allied Electric, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Electric, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Project Accountant to manage job cost tracking, billing, and AR for project-based construction work. The role requires strong construction accounting knowledge, Sage 300 CRE (Timberline), and accurate financial reporting across departments.

You'll support licensing compliance, coordinate financial documentation with external partners, and help ensure project margins meet company targets while maintaining GAAP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in project-based environments.
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) and GAAP principles.

Responsibilities

• Open and maintain project job records and billing in Sage.
• Prepare and distribute monthly project billing packets with backups.
• Monitor aging AR and follow up on overdue payments.
• Support WIP reporting and project cost tracking.
• Maintain licensing, compliance documentation, and project files.

Skills

Job costing

Billing

Accounts receivable

GAAP

Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage 300 CRE (Timberline)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Allied Electric, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Project Accountant to manage job cost tracking, billing, and AR for project-based construction work. The role requires strong construction accounting knowledge, Sage 300 CRE (Timberline), and accurate financial reporting across departments.

You'll support licensing compliance, coordinate financial documentation with external partners, and help ensure project margins meet company targets while maintaining GAAP standards.