Project Accountant

6 Degrees Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Group's client in Atlanta, GA is hiring a Project Accountant to join the finance team and work closely with Project Managers on owner billings and job-cost management. This hands-on role handles AP/AR reconciliations, lien waivers, and monthly collections reporting to keep projects moving on schedule.

You should thrive under deadlines, communicate well, and manage relationships with subcontractors and vendors while ensuring accurate accounting and timely billings for multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of accounting experience; construction accounting and subcontractor billing experience a plus.
• Viewpoint software experience preferred; familiarity with Textura and title company processes a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and see projects through to completion.
• Comfortable working under deadlines, building relationships with a wide variety of people, and proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to prepare owner billings and respond to job cost and subcontractor questions.
• Process overhead and job cost invoices throughout the month, and manage day-to-day billing and payment issues with vendors and subcontractors.
• Collect, log, and verify lien waivers from subcontractors and suppliers for every payout, and submit them to project owners as required.
• Reconcile and close AP/AR monthly, prepare monthly collection reports, and assist with the monthly cash reconciliation process.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Excel

Microsoft Office

Tools

Viewpoint

Textura

Job description

A client of 6 Degrees Group is hiring for a Project Accountant in Atlanta, GA. Our client is a well-established construction company looking to add a Project Accountant to their finance team. You'll work hand-in-hand with Project Managers to prepare owner billings, process job cost and overhead invoices, and keep subcontractor payments and lien waivers moving smoothly. This is a hands-on role for someone who's comfortable juggling AP/AR reconciliations, monthly collections reporting, and day-to-day vendor relationships. It's a good fit if you thrive under deadlines and want a role where no two days look the same.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Project Managers to prepare owner billings and respond to job cost and subcontractor questions
• Process overhead and job cost invoices throughout the month, and manage day-to-day billing and payment issues with vendors and subcontractors
• Collect, log, and verify lien waivers from subcontractors and suppliers for every payout, and submit them to project owners as required
• Reconcile and close AP/AR monthly, prepare monthly collection reports, and assist with the monthly cash reconciliation process

Qualifications:

• 5-15 years of accounting experience; construction accounting and subcontractor billing experience a plus
• Viewpoint software experience preferred; familiarity with Textura and title company processes a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and see projects through to completion
• Comfortable working under deadlines, building relationships with a wide variety of people, and proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel