Project Accountant

Staff Financial Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction company in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Accountant to manage accounting tasks including AIA billing, job cost accounting, and project profitability projections. The ideal candidate has at least three years of construction accounting experience and is proficient in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with Sage 300 or similar software is a plus. This role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of construction accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Commercial/Contractor Construction experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process AIA owner and subcontractor documents.
• Assist management with profitability projections and project variances.
• Responsible for job cost accounting including budget control and change order tracking.

Skills

Construction accounting experience

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking skills

Tools

Sage 300

Vista Viewpoint

Foundation

Job description

Project Accountant

Our client, a growing construction company, has a need for a Project Accountant.

Duties

• Process AIA owner and subcontractor documents.
• Assist management with profitability projections, manage Work In Process reporting and projections, and investigate project variances.
• Responsible for job cost accounting including budget control, change order tracking, committed cost control, and job cost transfers.
• Communicate with project managers, vendors, and external parties to manage draw requests/requirements.
• Assure accounts payable are coded to the proper GL account number, job number, and cost code and subsequently distributed to the Project Management team for approval.
• Responsible for lien waiver generation, subcontractor insurance verification, subcontractor business license, and W-9 updates for vendors.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of construction accounting experience
• Microsoft Office Proficiency (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• AIA billing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Commercial/Contractor Construction experience required.
• Knowledge of Sage 300, Vista Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar construction software is preferred.