Project Accountant

Aston Carter; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter in Covington, GA is seeking a Project Accountant to manage full-cycle cost controls for large construction projects from concept to completion, including change orders and cost reporting. The role requires 1+ year in project accounting/finance in construction, 1–3 years in project management or cost roles, and proficiency with Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

It is an on-site, contract-to-hire position with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related field.
• 1+ year of project accounting/finance experience in construction.
• 1–3 years in project management, cost management, or accounting within commercial construction.
• Thorough understanding of construction accounting principles.
• Experience with the entire change order lifecycle.
• Proficiency with Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle cost management of projects and establish robust cost controls from concept to completion.
• Facilitate subcontractor change management system and perform completeness reviews.
• Process change orders timely and uphold accuracy in system of record.
• Present monthly cost reports and risk assessments to stakeholders with clear insights.
• Support monthly stakeholder meetings with data-driven financial content and commentary.
• Interpret contractual terms to advise on change orders, claims, and commercial matters.
• Coordinate with client finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and financial controls.
• Analyze labor markets, union implications, and tax impacts to inform cost strategy and budget updates.
• Assist in resolving invoice and change order discrepancies and payment issues.

Skills

Project accounting

Cost management

Change orders

Construction accounting

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Job Title: Project Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Project Accountant to join our team and support full-cycle cost management of large-scale construction projects. The role involves establishing and maintaining robust cost controls from concept through completion, facilitating change management systems, and ensuring timely and accurate processing of change orders.

Responsibilities

• Support the full-cycle cost management of projects, establishing and maintaining robust cost controls from concept through completion.
• Facilitate use of subcontractor change management system ensuring timely responses by responsible parties and performing completeness reviews.
• Process change orders in the system of record ensuring timeliness and completeness standards are upheld.
• Support presentation of monthly cost reports and risk assessments to senior internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key variances, risks, and recommended mitigation actions.
• Support monthly stakeholder meetings and formal presentations with clear financial content, data-driven insights, and expert commentary.
• Review and interpret contractual terms to recommend entitlements related to change orders, claims, and other commercial matters.
• Coordinate directly with client finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting and full compliance with all financial controls.
• Analyze and report on local labor markets, union implications, commodity fluctuations, and tax impacts to inform project cost strategy and budget updates.
• Assist in resolving invoice/change order discrepancies and payment-related issues.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 1 year of project accounting/finance experience in construction.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a project management, cost management role, or accounting role within the commercial construction industry.
• Thorough understanding of construction accounting principles.
• Experience with entire change order lifecycle.
• Proficiency in construction management software such as Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with transactional finance support and audit processes.
• Experience in construction space and understanding of accounting/finance aspects behind project sites.

Work Environment

The work environment includes several job sites across the US where individuals are required to be on-site five days a week from 7 AM to 4 PM. Job sites have mobile office trailers equipped with monitors and hardware, hosting 30-100 corporate employees. Facilities include restrooms and lunch provisions. The primary project financial management tool is Procore, with additional processes established in Smartsheets. Each building project can span from 18 months to several years, offering continuous work opportunities based on the location of future builds.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Covington, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.07/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Covington, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Covington,GA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.