Construction Project Accountant - Billing & WIP Pro

VMG Construction Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in New York is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to manage the financial lifecycle of construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for progress billings, job cost tracking, and budget management. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and over 5 years of construction accounting experience. Benefits include 401(k), health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction/project accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of progress billing, job cost accounting, and WIP reporting.
• Experience with construction accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly progress billings (AIA and non-AIA).
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and identify cost overruns.
• Assist with collection efforts in coordination with Project Managers.

Skills

Progress billing (AIA)

Job cost accounting

WIP reporting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Sage Intacct

Viewpoint

QuickBooks Enterprise

Job description

Job OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Accountant to manage the financial lifecycle of construction projects. This role is heavily focused on progress billings, job cost tracking, project budgeting, cost forecasting, and over/under billing (ODP) reconciliations.The ideal candidate has strong construction accounting experience, understands WIP reporting, and can partner closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate financial performance tracking and cash flow management.Who We AreVMG Construction Inc., established 2007 in Winter Garden, has built a solid reputation as a premier commercial construction subcontractor serving the State of Florida. We are proud to contribute to various sectors within the construction industry. Our vision is to become the premier partner in the construction industry, dedicated to ensuring timely project completion and delivering unparalleled quality and performance.Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly progress billings (AIA and non-AIA)
• Process and track change orders for accurate billing
• Maintain billing schedules and ensure timely invoicing
• Ensure compliance with contract billing requirements
• Set up new projects in accounting system with accurate contract values and budgets
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance
• Identify cost overruns and communicate variances to Project Managers
• Review committed costs (subcontracts, POs, change orders)
• Provide monthly financial summaries of project performance
• Monitor project AR aging
• Assist with collection efforts in coordination with PMs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business related required
• 5+ years of construction/project accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of:
  • Progress billing (AIA)
  • Job cost accounting
  • WIP reporting
• Experience with construction accounting software (Sage Intacct, Viewpoint, QuickBooks Enterprise, etc.)
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proactive and deadline-driven
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment
• Confident communicating financial data to non-accounting team members
• Process-oriented and highly accurate
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

BenefitsPulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off