Construction Project Accounting Assistant

Barton Malow Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow Company is seeking an entry-level Project Accounting Coordinator to assist project teams with financial and administrative documentation in Columbus, OH. The role supports invoicing, cost tracking, and compliance tasks under supervision, with regular travel to area job sites and collaboration across accounting and project teams.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of administrative or accounting support experience, strong communication, and solid Microsoft Office skills, with a

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of administrative or accounting support experience; entry-level candidates encouraged to apply.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Basic skills in Bluebeam, Prolog, Box, and SAP, or the ability to learn construction financial systems quickly.
• Basic math and accounting skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the project and accounting teams.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to identify, track, and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Process and track subcontractor and supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding, documentation, and timely payment.
• Assist with monthly owner pay applications and supporting billing documentation.
• Track and maintain project compliance documentation, including lien waivers, certificates of insurance, and subcontractor agreements.
• Support job cost tracking and reconciliation under the direction of the Project Accountant.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes for assigned projects.
• Maintain, distribute, and archive project financial documentation and correspondence, and establish project filing systems and folder structure.
• Attend project and financial review meetings and record meeting minutes.
• Provide general administrative support to the project accounting and project teams as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Time management

Accounting support

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Prolog

Box

SAP

Job description

Barton Malow Company is seeking an entry-level Project Accounting Coordinator to assist project teams with financial and administrative documentation in Columbus, OH. The role supports invoicing, cost tracking, and compliance tasks under supervision, with regular travel to area job sites and collaboration across accounting and project teams.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of administrative or accounting support experience, strong communication, and solid Microsoft Office skills, with a