Construction Project Accountant: Cost Control & WIP Lead

Sterling Search Partners; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Search Partners is assisting a growing Birmingham client in their search for a Project Accountant. This role manages the financial aspects of construction projects from inception through closeout, collaborating with project managers, operations and executives to ensure accurate job costing, billing and reporting.

You will prepare and process billings, review subcontractor invoices, track job costs, produce WIP schedules, and assist with month-end close while ensuring GAAP compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of Job Cost Accounting and Percentage of Completion (POC) Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records for multiple construction projects.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Prepare and process customer billings, including AIA progress billings and time & materials invoices.
• Review subcontractor invoices and process payments.
• Track and reconcile job costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses.
• Prepare monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Assist with project forecasting and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Reconcile project-related balance sheet accounts.
• Process and review change orders and ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Work closely with Project Managers to analyze project performance and identify cost overruns.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Maintain lien waivers, certificates of insurance, and subcontractor compliance documentation.
• Assist with audits, tax reporting, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and contractual requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls.

Skills

Job Cost Accounting

POC Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Sterling Search Partners is assisting a growing Birmingham client in their search for a Project Accountant. This role manages the financial aspects of construction projects from inception through closeout, collaborating with project managers, operations and executives to ensure accurate job costing, billing and reporting.

You will prepare and process billings, review subcontractor invoices, track job costs, produce WIP schedules, and assist with month-end close while ensuring GAAP compliance and