Project Accountant

ezHIRE; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Growth opportunity

Competitive salary

Job summary

ezHIRE in Deerfield Beach, FL seeks a Project Accountant to support multiple construction projects for a national GC focused on high-end hospitality. You’ll manage project billing, subcontractor payments and financial reporting under the Controller, partnering with project managers and leadership.

Based in the Deerfield Beach office, you will maintain project financial records, input contracts, budgets and change orders, and monitor performance to ensure compliance and timely month-end close.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working as a Project Accountant for a General Contractor.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in construction or general contracting industry strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project billing, accounts payable, and financial tracking.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain project financial records and documentation for assigned projects.
• Input project contract information, budgets, purchase orders, and change orders into the accounting system.
• Track project financial performance through reporting and analysis.

Skills

Project accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ComputerEase

Procore

Job description

Project Accountant

Industry: Commercial Construction – High-End Restaurant Projects
Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida

The Opportunity

A nationally recognized commercial general contractor specializing in high-end hospitality construction is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial management of multiple construction projects.
This role plays a key role in ensuring accurate project billing, subcontractor payments, and financial reporting, while working closely with project managers and leadership to track project financial progress.
Reporting to the Controller, the Project Accountant will work closely with Project Managers, Project Executives, and accounting leadership to ensure projects remain financially organized, compliant, and on track.

The Role

Based in the Deerfield Beach office, the Project Accountant will support multiple projects simultaneously and ensure the accurate management of financial documentation, billing processes, and project cost tracking.

Project Accounting & Financial Tracking

• Set up and maintain project financial records and documentation for assigned projects
• Input project contract information, budgets, purchase orders, and change orders into the accounting system
• Track project financial performance through reporting and analysis
• Monitor financial progress to ensure compliance with company and contractual guidelines
• Support month-end close activities related to project accounts receivable and payable

Billing & Accounts Payable

• Prepare project billing worksheets to support the creation of monthly AIA billings
• Generate owner billings and ensure timely submission
• Process job-related invoices and accounts payable
• Review and approve project-related check requests
• Review overhead statements to confirm job-related invoices are properly recorded and processed

Project Coordination & Documentation

• Attend project turnover meetings and monthly project review meetings
• Maintain electronic project folders, including owner documents, billing records, and change orders
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Project Executives, and Project Coordinators to resolve documentation or billing issues
• Ensure project financial documentation is accurate, organized, and up to date

Reporting & Internal Support

• Prepare and submit weekly Project Accountant checklists and financial updates to accounting leadership
• Provide timely communication regarding any financial discrepancies or issuesAssist accounting leadership with special projects as needed
• Support project closeout financial activities

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years working as a Project Accountant for a General Contractor
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working within the construction or general contracting industry strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of project billing, accounts payable, and financial tracking
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial reporting
• Experience with ComputerEase preferred
• Familiarity with Procore or similar construction management platforms is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Work Environment

• Office-based role within a collaborative construction management environment
• Moderate office noise due to open office layout
• Requires extended periods of computer work and desk-based tasks
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Supportive, family-friendly culture with strong leadership involvement and team collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $90,000-95,000/yr based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to grow within a stable, nationally recognized construction organization