Project Accountant

CBIZ Talent and Compensation Solutions; Chagrin Falls (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ Talent Solutions is assisting a construction client in finding an onsite Project Accountant to manage financials from setup through closeout. The role partners with project teams to ensure accurate job costing, billing, forecasting, and compliance on commercial projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in project accounting within construction, with strong Excel skills and experience with Vista/Viewpoint or similar platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of project accounting experience within construction or related industry.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, AIA billing, WIP reporting, retainage, change orders, and forecasting.
• Experience with Vista/Viewpoint and construction platforms such as Procore, Textura, or GCPay.
• Understanding certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and contract administration.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial reporting capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage job costing, budget tracking, reconciliations, and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Prepare and process AIA billings, change orders, retainage, and invoicing.
• Monitor accounts receivable, payment status, and collections.
• Review contracts, subcontracts, vendor invoices, pay apps, lien waivers, and insurance docs.
• Track project financial data: labor allocation, certified payroll, and WIP reporting.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for project teams and leadership.
• Maintain Vista/Viewpoint project setups, cost codes, POs, subcontracts, AP/AR workflows.
• Support closeouts: final billings, retainage collection, reconciliations, financial summaries.
• Collaborate with operations to improve processes and financial accuracy.

Skills

Job costing

AIA billing

WIP reporting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Vista/Viewpoint

Procore

Textura

GCPay

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

CBIZ Talent Solutions is assisting our construction client seeking an onsite Project Accountant to support the financial management of commercial projects from project setup through closeout. This role partners closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Leadership to ensure accurate job costing, billing, forecasting, compliance, and project profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage job costing, budget tracking, committed cost reconciliations, and cost-to-complete forecasting.


• Prepare and process AIA billings, change orders, retainage calculations, and other project-related invoicing.


• Monitor accounts receivable, payment status, and collections.


• Review contracts, subcontracts, vendor invoices, pay applications, lien waivers, and insurance documentation.


• Track and maintain project financial data, including labor allocation, certified payroll, and WIP reporting.


• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for project teams and leadership.


• Maintain project accounting records in Vista/Viewpoint, including job setup, cost codes, purchase orders, subcontracts, and AP/AR workflows.


• Support project closeouts, including final billings, retainage collection, reconciliations, and financial summaries.


• Collaborate with operations and project teams to improve processes, documentation, and financial accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field preferred.


• 3+ years of project accounting experience within construction, roofing, or a related industry.


• Strong knowledge of job costing, AIA billing, WIP reporting, retainage, change orders, and project forecasting.


• Experience with Vista/Viewpoint and construction management platforms such as Procore, Textura, or GCPay.


• Understanding of certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and construction contract administration.


• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial reporting capabilities.


• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Compensation range is between $120-$125K annually plus benefits.

CBIZ Talent & Compensation Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CBIZ Talent & Compensation Solutions does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.