Project Accountant

Willoughby Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Willoughby Group in Columbus, OH is seeking a Project Accountant to serve as the financial backbone for the project management team, ensuring accurate cost tracking, validated invoices, and defendable budgets across a fast-moving portfolio.

You will work from the owner's side, coordinating with project managers, clients, and vendors, maintaining PMIS records (Procore, e-Builder, or similar) and supporting monthly cost reporting and cash flow projections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting or financial management experience in construction or real estate.
• Experience with construction pay applications, liens, and cost-to-complete forecasting preferred.
• Proficiency with PMIS platforms and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and process contractor and vendor invoices, pay apps, and lien waivers for the owner.
• Maintain project budgets, commitments, and cost-to-complete forecasts across active projects.
• Support TI allowance tracking and reimbursement processes with project managers and brokerage team.
• Reconcile costs against budgets and flag variances for PM review.
• Assist with monthly cost reporting, cash flow projections, and executive summaries.
• Maintain PMIS data integrity in Procore, e-Builder, or similar systems.
• Coordinate with auditors, landlords, and client finance teams as needed.
• Support project closeout and final lien releases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Deadline-driven

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Procore

e-Builder

Microsoft Excel

Job description

My client is looking for a Project Accountant in Columbus OH

As Project Accountant, you will be the financial backbone supporting the project management team, working from the owner's side to ensure every dollar is tracked, every invoice is validated, and every budget stays defensible. You will partner closely with project managers and clients to maintain cost integrity, support reporting cycles, and bring rigorous financial discipline to a fast-moving portfolio.

Primary Functions

• Review, validate, and process contractor and vendor invoices, pay applications, and lien waivers on behalf of the owner
• Maintain project budgets, commitments, and cost-to-complete forecasts across an active project portfolio
• Support TI allowance tracking and reimbursement processing in coordination with project managers and the brokerage team
• Reconcile project costs against approved budgets and flag variances for project manager review
• Assist with monthly cost reporting, cash flow projections, and executive financial summaries
• Maintain accurate records in PMIS platforms (Procore, e-Builder, or similar) and ensure data integrity across all cost tracking tools
• Coordinate with external auditors, landlord representatives, and client finance teams as needed
• Support project closeout, final lien releases, and financial reconciliation at project completion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3-5 years of accounting or financial management experience in construction, real estate, or related industry
• Experience with construction pay application review, lien waivers, and cost-to-complete forecasting strongly preferred
• Proficiency in PMIS platforms (Procore, e-Builder, or similar) and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of construction cost structures, CSI codes, and budget management principles
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with project managers, clients, and vendors
• Self-directed and deadline-driven in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment
• Local candidates only: Columbus OH
• Competitive benefits package
• Combination of in-office and project site work; based out of the local office.