Project Accountant

On Target Executive Search; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end commercial construction company in Broward County, Florida is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join its team. You will handle project billing, job costing, and contract administration for luxury restaurant and hospitality builds.

Requirements include 5+ years in project accounting for a General Contractor, experience with AIA billing, and strong knowledge of construction accounting. This role offers on-site work in Broward County and opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Accountant experience with a General Contractor.
• Experience on U.S.-based commercial construction projects.
• Proven longevity with previous employers.
• Strong construction accounting and job costing expertise.
• Experience with AIA billing, subcontract administration, and change orders.
• Candidates must have GC experience, not working exclusively for subs.

Responsibilities

• Manage project setup, contracts, and financial documentation.
• Prepare monthly AIA billings and client invoices.
• Maintain budgets, commitments, POs, and change orders.
• Process subcontractor invoices and project AP.
• Monitor job costs and assist with financial reporting.
• Support month-end accounting activities.

Skills

GC experience

AIA billing

Job costing

Construction accounting

Billing & AP

Budgeting

Contract administration

Job description

A high-end commercial construction company specializing in luxury restaurants, hospitality, and experiential builds is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join its team in Broward County, Florida.

Position Summary

Responsible for project billing, accounts payable, job cost reporting, contract administration, and project closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project setup, contracts, and financial documentation.
• Prepare monthly AIA billings and client invoices.
• Maintain budgets, commitments, POs, and change orders.
• Process subcontractor invoices and project AP.
• Monitor job costs and assist with financial reporting.
• Support month-end accounting activities.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Accountant experience working for a General Contractor (GC).
• Experience with U.S.-based commercial construction projects.
• Demonstrated longevity and stability with prior employers.
• Strong construction accounting and job costing experience.
• Experience with AIA billing, subcontract administration, and change orders.

Candidates must have Project Accountant experience working directly for a General Contractor (GC). Experience working exclusively for subcontractors will not be considered.