Construction Project Accountant — Drive Project Margins

Allied Electric, Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Electric, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Project Accountant to ensure accurate job cost tracking, billing, and accounts receivable for project-based construction work.

The role supports licensing, compliance, and coordination of financial documents across departments and external partners. You will work with Sage 300 CRE, prepare monthly projection and margin reports, manage change orders, and help close out jobs with complete billing files.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based industries.
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting, billing, and AR procedures.
• Experience with compliance tracking, licensing, and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Open and maintain job records in Sage, ensuring complete and accurate setup.
• Create job folders and maintain an up-to-date job billing list.
• Enter job estimates, Schedule of Values, and update estimated job costs in Sage.
• Post and track project and subcontract change orders.
• Prepare and distribute monthly internal projection sheets and project margin reports.
• Request and collect supplier and subcontractor waivers.
• File and maintain contracts, subcontracts, and project billing documentation.
• Generate monthly project billing packets and ensure proper backup is included.
• Post job billings and distribute to clients.
• Record and deposit incoming checks; scan and file payment records.
• Monitor aging receivables and follow up with clients on overdue payments.
• Generate daily and weekly reports for leadership.
• Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system and route for approval.
• Assist with WIP reporting and entries to support financial reporting.
• Track and complete business and contractor licensing renewals; manage COIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Independent worker

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage 300 CRE (Timberline)

Job description

Allied Electric, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Project Accountant to ensure accurate job cost tracking, billing, and accounts receivable for project-based construction work.

The role supports licensing, compliance, and coordination of financial documents across departments and external partners. You will work with Sage 300 CRE, prepare monthly projection and margin reports, manage change orders, and help close out jobs with complete billing files.