Construction Project Accountant: Own the Finances

NorthPoint Search Group; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to manage construction project accounting, including costs, invoices, budgets, pay applications, customer billings, changes orders, reconciliations and financial reporting.

The role requires five years of accounting experience with at least two in construction, strong project cost accounting knowledge, and proficiency with Sage Intacct, Procore Pay, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an accounting environment.
• At least two years of accounting experience within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of project cost accounting.
• Knowledge of construction pay applications.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and Procore/Procore Pay preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn financial data into useful information.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong customer-service skills when supporting field personnel and management.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting functions for assigned construction projects.
• Maintain project-related financial records and change orders while proactively identifying and addressing deficiencies.
• Review, enter, and approve supplier invoices related to assigned projects.
• Review and approve overhead charges applied to projects.
• Review account balances related to project assets and expenses.
• Investigate project variances and prepare variance reports for management.
• Create and/or approve project-related customer billings and monthly pay applications.
• Work with Operations regarding unpaid contract billings.
• Partner with management to identify opportunities for additional billings.
• Respond to customer requests for supporting financial information and documentation.
• Close project accounts upon project completion.
• Compile project information and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Assess existing accounting processes and controls and recommend improvements when appropriate.
• Complete additional assignments as directed by management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Sage Intacct

Procore/Procore Pay

Microsoft Office

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to manage construction project accounting, including costs, invoices, budgets, pay applications, customer billings, changes orders, reconciliations and financial reporting.

The role requires five years of accounting experience with at least two in construction, strong project cost accounting knowledge, and proficiency with Sage Intacct, Procore Pay, and MS Office.