Construction Project Accountant — WIP & Billing Lead

CBIZ Talent and Compensation Solutions; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ Talent Solutions is assisting our client in their search for a Project Accountant in Chagrin Falls, OH. This role focuses on cost control, job costing, and percent complete accounting, working closely with operations to provide accurate financial guidance and timely reporting.

You will collaborate with Estimating, Project Managers, Payroll, and Accounts Payable to set up jobs, manage invoices including AIA and unit price billing, and monitor WIP through monthly meetings and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required with 5+ years of construction experience.
• Experience handling multiple financial tasks concurrently under tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and data integrity.
• Ability to learn, adapt, and improve processes collaboratively.
• Experience with integrated ERP accounting systems, Foundation, and HCSS products (Heavy Bid/Heavy Job/Dispatch/E360).
• Proficient Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers to manage invoicing, AIA Billing, and Unit Price Billing ensuring contract/bid documents align.
• Track change orders (Extra Work Orders, Force Accounts) and maintain proper WIP accounting and billing.
• Hold monthly WIP meetings with Project Managers and explain financial impacts to project value and costs.
• Manage and control the Purchase Order process.
• Follow up on open AR and coordinate with Project Managers for timely collections.
• Assist CFO with job cost budgeting/forecasting and overhead analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Collaboration

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Foundation Accounting

Heavy Bid

Heavy Job

Dispatch

E360

ERP systems

Job description

CBIZ Talent Solutions is assisting our client in their search for a Project Accountant in Chagrin Falls, OH. This role focuses on cost control, job costing, and percent complete accounting, working closely with operations to provide accurate financial guidance and timely reporting.

You will collaborate with Estimating, Project Managers, Payroll, and Accounts Payable to set up jobs, manage invoices including AIA and unit price billing, and monitor WIP through monthly meetings and forecasting.