Project Accountant

Pepper Construction Group LLC; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Student loan repayment

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Mental health services

Job summary

Pepper Construction Group LLC is seeking a Billing Specialist to prepare owner billings in line with contractual terms and ensure costs are processed per internal controls. The role involves coordinating with project teams and managing subcontractor payments to support timely cash flow.

The candidate will review contracts, analyze job costs, and help close out projects while maintaining compliance with insurance and payroll reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• 2 years accounting related experience preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Review owner contracts and identify billing terms.
• Analyze and process job costs per internal controls.
• Coordinate billing with project team and reconcile costs monthly.
• Provide timely payments to subcontractors in exchange for waivers.
• Review and compile waiver packages.
• Facilitate job closeout and reconcile profit/loss.
• Understand subcontractor insurance compliance.
• Prepare monthly subcontractor certified payroll reports as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is responsible to prepare owner billings in accordance with contractual terms. You will ensure job costs are processed in accordance with company internal control procedures. Managing relationships with third party sub contractors and project management team, to ensure superb levels of customer service and prompt payments, is also a key responsibility of this position.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review owner contracts and identify contractual terms for billing purposes
• Analyze and process job related costs in accordance with internal control procedures
• Coordinate the billing process with the project team. Prepare accurate billings on a timely basis. Reconcile job costs to monthly billings. Identify and communicate unbilled/late billed costs
• Provide subcontractors with timely payments in exchange for waivers
• Review and compile waiver packages
• Facilitate job closeout. Prepare closed job accrual and reconcile profit (loss)
• Understand subcontractor insurance compliance
• Understand impact of cash flow on projects billed
• Compile monthly subcontractor certified payroll reports as needed

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting, preferred
• 2 years of accounting related experience, preferred
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task and achieve results in a dynamic environment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively, as part of a team
• Construction or property management experience, preferred

Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com

Pepper Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.