Construction Project Accountant – Drive Project Finances

Speedwell Construction, Inc.; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Speedwell Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our Accounting team in Manheim, PA.

This role supports project managers and preconstruction teams from award through closeout, focusing on accurate billing, cost tracking, and financial controls for construction projects. Ideal candidates will have construction accounting experience, expertise with project costing, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of accounting experience; construction accounting preferred.
• Experience with construction projects in the $3–$10 million range preferred.
• Understanding of construction job costing, WIP accounting, and percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition.
• Familiarity with AIA G702/G703 billing and lien waiver processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly owner billings, using AIA G702/G703 forms and owner-specific formats.
• Monitor project costs and identify budget variances in partnership with Project Managers.
• Maintain accurate cost-to-complete projections.
• Coordinate financial review of contract terms, exhibits, and billing provisions.
• Review subcontractor billings, retainage releases, and lien waivers.
• Coordinate subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and change-order documentation within Vista and Trimble Pay.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and assist with collections.
• Support month-end close, WIP review, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Assist with forecasting, cost projections, and project cash-flow projections.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready project financial records through closeout.
• Serve as a primary accounting resource for assigned Project Managers

Skills

Construction accounting

Excel

WIP accounting

AIA billing

Communication

Cost tracking

Lien waivers

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Trimble Viewpoint Vista

Trimble Pay

Job description

Speedwell Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our Accounting team in Manheim, PA.

This role supports project managers and preconstruction teams from award through closeout, focusing on accurate billing, cost tracking, and financial controls for construction projects. Ideal candidates will have construction accounting experience, expertise with project costing, and strong Excel skills.