Lead Project Accountant

RealREPP; Columbus (OH); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary DOE + bonus

401(k) w/ 50% match

100% paid medical, dental & vision

Generous PTO

Gym membership

Discounted cell phone

Strong work-life balance

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Project Accountant Lead in Columbus, Ohio. This role will involve overseeing construction job costing and billing while ensuring accurate financial reporting and vendor compliance. The successful candidate will supervise and mentor a team of Project Accountants and collaborate on financial strategy with senior management. The position offers an excellent compensation package with benefits including a 401(k) match, paid healthcare, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Lump Sum and Cost Plus/GMP projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate processing of project financial transactions and job costs.
• Ensure integrity of accounting systems and financial reporting.
• Monitor project financials and prepare reports.
• Partner with management on financial strategy and project performance.
• Lead implementation of new accounting policies.

Skills

Project financials monitoring

Accounting systems integrity

Team supervision and mentoring

Construction industry experience

Advanced Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office applications

Job description

RealREPP, a full-service recruiting firm, is partnering with a growing, nationally recognized construction organization to hire a Project Accountant Lead in undefined, undefined. The Project Accountant Lead oversees construction job costing and billing for a large, complex project and multiple smaller projects. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, vendor compliance, and effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle while supervising and mentoring a team of Project Accountants.

Position Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely processing of project financial transactions, job costs, and billings
• Ensure integrity of accounting systems, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Monitor project financials and prepare standard and ad hoc reports
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and construction industry best practices
• Partner with the Accounting Senior Manager and Project Managers on financial strategy and project performance
• Lead implementation of new accounting policies, procedures, and process improvements
• Analyze and resolve complex accounting issues
• Supervise, train, and mentor Project Accountants; provide performance feedback

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Experience with Lump Sum and Cost Plus/GMP projects
• Strong knowledge of project setup, cost codes, billings, and cost reconciliations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

FANTASTIC All-In Compensation Package Includes

• EXCELLENT salary DOE + bonus
• 401(k) w/ 50% MATCH, NO CAP & IMMEDIATE vesting
• 100% paid medical, dental & vision
• Generous PTO
• Gym membership + discounted cell phone
• Strong work-life balance & continued career growth
• FSA, HSA, life & disability insurance, and MORE!
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.*