Construction Project Accountant: Cost Controls

Aston Carter; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter in Covington, GA is seeking a Project Accountant to manage full-cycle cost controls for large construction projects from concept to completion, including change orders and cost reporting. The role requires 1+ year in project accounting/finance in construction, 1–3 years in project management or cost roles, and proficiency with Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

It is an on-site, contract-to-hire position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related field.
• 1+ year of project accounting/finance experience in construction.
• 1–3 years in project management, cost management, or accounting within commercial construction.
• Thorough understanding of construction accounting principles.
• Experience with the entire change order lifecycle.
• Proficiency with Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle cost management of projects and establish robust cost controls from concept to completion.
• Facilitate subcontractor change management system and perform completeness reviews.
• Process change orders timely and uphold accuracy in system of record.
• Present monthly cost reports and risk assessments to stakeholders with clear insights.
• Support monthly stakeholder meetings with data-driven financial content and commentary.
• Interpret contractual terms to advise on change orders, claims, and commercial matters.
• Coordinate with client finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and financial controls.
• Analyze labor markets, union implications, and tax impacts to inform cost strategy and budget updates.
• Assist in resolving invoice and change order discrepancies and payment issues.

Skills

Project accounting

Cost management

Change orders

Construction accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Aston Carter in Covington, GA is seeking a Project Accountant to manage full-cycle cost controls for large construction projects from concept to completion, including change orders and cost reporting. The role requires 1+ year in project accounting/finance in construction, 1–3 years in project management or cost roles, and proficiency with Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

It is an on-site, contract-to-hire position with competitive hourly pay.