Multifamily Construction Project Accountant: Growth & Benefits

Summit Contracting Group, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% E

Job summary

Summit Contracting Group, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Construction Project Accountant to support financial operations on multiple multifamily projects. The role focuses on accounts payable, accounts receivable, subcontractor billings, owner draw requests, and job cost tracking.

The position requires organizing, accuracy, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced construction setting. Not remote; full-time, with standard M-F hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of construction accounting or accounts payable experience required.
• Experience working with construction-related invoices, job costing, or subcontractor payments.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and effectively use construction accounting and project management software.
• Previous accounting experience with a general contractor, preferably within multifamily or commercial construction.
• Familiarity with construction payment applications, lien releases, subcontractor agreements, sworn statements, and W-9 documentation.
• Experience with Procore, DocuSign, and construction accounting systems.
• Familiarity with construction job costing, budget tracking, and subcontractor payment processes.
• Experience supporting multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates accuracy when reviewing invoices, processing payments, maintaining financial records, and preparing owner billings.
• This is not a remote position
• Regular use of computers, accounting software, and electronic document management systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and current financial records for assigned multifamily construction projects.
• Monitor and maintain project budgets, job costs, subcontract commitments, and purchase orders.
• Enter and maintain project budgets and approved budget revisions within the accounting system.
• Generate and distribute monthly job cost reports for review by Project Managers and other designated team members.
• Review project accounting information for accuracy and identify discrepancies requiring further investigation.
• Work with Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure financial information is properly recorded.
• Maintain accurate coding and allocation of project-related expenses to the appropriate jobs and cost categories.
• Review, verify, and process subcontractor and vendor invoices in accordance with established company procedures.
• Verify invoice amounts against subcontract agreements, purchase orders, approved changes, and supporting documentation.
• Track subcontractor billings and payments to ensure accurate accounting of committed costs and amounts paid.
• Obtain and review required payment documentation, including lien releases, W-9 forms, sworn statements, and other applicable documents.
• Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, and payment-related issues before processing.
• Prepare weekly check runs and coordinate subcontractor and vendor payments according to established payment schedules.
• Maintain accurate payment records and supporting documentation.
• Communicate professionally with subcontractors and vendors regarding invoice status, payment inquiries, and documentation requirements.
• Prepare and submit monthly owner payment applications (draw requests) for assigned construction projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and other project team members to ensure owner billings accurately reflect project progress and approved billable amounts.
• Compile and submit required supporting documentation in accordance with owner contracts and established billing requirements.
• Review payment applications for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with project financial records.
• Ensure monthly billing deadlines are consistently met to support timely project funding.
• Maintain organized and accurate project accounting records throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Obtain, review, and track required subcontractor and vendor financial documentation.
• Verify that applicable lien releases and other required documents are received before payments are released.
• Maintain accurate records of subcontractor agreements, purchase orders, invoices, payments, and related accounting documents.
• Electronically scan, organize, and file accounting records in designated systems and project folders.
• Assist with project closeout accounting documentation, including final subcontractor payments and required lien releases.
• Perform applicable multi-state sales and use tax reporting responsibilities.
• Identify financial discrepancies and communicate concerns to the appropriate Accounting or Project Management personnel.
• Follow established company accounting procedures, internal controls, and approval requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Procore

DocuSign

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Summit Contracting Group, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Construction Project Accountant to support financial operations on multiple multifamily projects. The role focuses on accounts payable, accounts receivable, subcontractor billings, owner draw requests, and job cost tracking.

The position requires organizing, accuracy, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced construction setting. Not remote; full-time, with standard M-F hours.