Construction Project Accountant - Business Partner

Timberline Construction Corporation; Springdale (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Timberline Construction Corporation is seeking a Project Accountant to support our construction teams with the financial story of each project. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance to keep projects financially healthy and on track.

You'll set up new projects, manage AIA billings, monitor costs, and help forecast and close out projects. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and process improvement within a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in construction or another project-based industry.
• Experience with job costing, project accounting, and construction billing.
• Familiarity with AIA billing, retainage, WIP reporting, or construction contracts is a plus.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with construction accounting or project management systems such as Sage 300 CRE, Sage Intacct, CMiC, or Procore is preferred.
• A solid understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Setting up new projects and ensuring budgets and contracts are accurately reflected in our systems.
• Managing monthly owner billing, including AIA billings, schedules of values, retainage, and change orders.
• Keeping a close eye on project costs and helping Project Managers understand where projects stand financially.
• Reviewing labor, materials, subcontractor, and equipment costs and identifying trends or potential concerns.
• Supporting forecasting, job cost reporting, project margin analysis, and month-end close.
• Working with subcontractors and vendors to ensure invoices, payments, lien waivers, insurance, and other documentation are in order.
• Following up on outstanding receivables and helping keep project cash flow moving.
• Supporting projects through closeout and making sure the financial details are accurate and complete.
• Looking for ways to make our accounting processes more efficient and effective.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Contract billing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Sage Intacct

CMiC

Procore

Job description

Timberline Construction Corporation is seeking a Project Accountant to support our construction teams with the financial story of each project. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance to keep projects financially healthy and on track.

You'll set up new projects, manage AIA billings, monitor costs, and help forecast and close out projects. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and process improvement within a fast-paced construction environment.