Construction Project Cost Accountant - Hybrid (Atlanta)

NorthPoint Search Group; Suwanee (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Project Cost Accountant for construction firms in the metro Atlanta area. This role focuses on subcontractor billing, job cost tracking, and ensuring contract compliance across financial operations.

You will partner with project managers to monitor profitability, prepare financial statements, budgets and reports, and manage A/P and A/R with attention to detail in a hybrid office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor billing and contract compliance.
• Proficiency in SAGE 300 Construction Software is highly desired.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor billing, including invoice review and payment applications.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, lien waivers, and industry regulations.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, budgets, and management reports.
• Collaborate with project managers to monitor job costs and profitability.
• Handle accounts payable/receivable, ledger entries, and reconciliations.

Skills

Subcontractor billing

Job cost tracking

Contract compliance

Financial reporting

Education

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

Tools

SAGE 300 Construction Software

Excel

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Project Cost Accountant for construction firms in the metro Atlanta area. This role focuses on subcontractor billing, job cost tracking, and ensuring contract compliance across financial operations.

You will partner with project managers to monitor profitability, prepare financial statements, budgets and reports, and manage A/P and A/R with attention to detail in a hybrid office environment.