Construction Project Accountant – Employee-Owned Growth

The Christman Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA contribution

401K contribution

Professional development and tuitionre

Job summary

The Christman Company in Lansing, MI is seeking a Project Accountant to join our employee-owned team. This full-time role supports the project team with accurate financial data, cost projections, and project reporting to ensure profitability and compliance.

You will manage project financial transactions, invoicing, subcontracts, and change orders while coordinating with trade contractors and project managers. A relevant degree and 2+ years of project accounting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting/project accounting experience.
• 3 years of project accounting experience.
• Knowledge of project contracts and change orders.
• Knowledge of construction industry terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Construction Operations with accurate financial data.
• Assist Project Managers with project cost projections and reconciliations.
• Prepare Project Financial Status Reports (PFSR).
• Manage and process project financial transactions with our database system.
• Process owner and trade contractor invoices; manage payments.
• Handle project changes and close-out activities.
• Serve as primary contact with trade contractors.

Skills

Accounting

Project accounting

Construction knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in business or accounting

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

Job description

The Christman Company in Lansing, MI is seeking a Project Accountant to join our employee-owned team. This full-time role supports the project team with accurate financial data, cost projections, and project reporting to ensure profitability and compliance.

You will manage project financial transactions, invoicing, subcontracts, and change orders while coordinating with trade contractors and project managers. A relevant degree and 2+ years of project accounting experience are preferred.