Project Accountant

ARCO Design/Build; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Accounting Professional to join a collaborative team. The role focuses on project-based accounting, vendor and subcontractor coordination, and timely financial processing.

You will work closely with Project Managers to bill owners, manage overhead and job-cost invoices, and ensure lien waivers are collected and submitted. Strong knowledge of Viewpoint and Textura is a plus, with emphasis on accuracy under deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 5-15 years of accounting experience preferred; Construction accounting experience considered a plus.
• Subcontractor experience preferred.
• Viewpoint software experience preferred.
• Textura and Title Company experience a plus.
• Must possess effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
• Able to work effectively under deadlines and high pressure.
• Ability to work with and build relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers to prepare billings to owners.
• Process all overhead and job cost invoices throughout the month.
• Work daily with vendors and subcontractors on billing and payments issues.
• Collect, log and verify all required lien waivers from Subcontractors and suppliers for every payout.
• Reconcile and close accounts payable and accounts receivable monthly; assist in monthly cash reconciliation and prepare collection reports.
• Handle miscellaneous issues delegated from the controller and respond to information requests from Project Managers.

Skills

Accounting

Subcontractor experience

Viewpoint

Textura

Communication

Independence

Deadlines

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Viewpoint

Textura

Job description

About YouAre you an Accounting Professional who loves diving into projects? Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself to the highest standards? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term opportunity for you in our Indianapolis, IN office. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

About YouAre you an Accounting Professional who loves diving into projects? Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself to the highest standards? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term opportunity for you in our Indianapolis, IN office. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.
A DAY IN THE LIFEWe are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Necessary Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• 5-15 years of accounting experience preferred; Construction accounting experience considered a plus.
• Subcontractor experience preferred
• Viewpoint software experience preferred.
• Textura and Title Company experience a plus.
• Must possess effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
• Able to work effectively under deadlines and high pressure.
• Ability to work with and build relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.

What We Can Offer You

• Work closely with Project Managers to prepare billings to owners.
• Process all overhead and job cost invoices throughout the month.
• Work on a daily basis with the vendors and subcontractors on issues with billing and payments.
• Responsible for collecting, logging and verifying all required lien waivers from Subcontractors and their suppliers for every payout are received and submitted to Project Owners as required.
• Reconcile and close accounts payable and accounts receivable on a monthly basis and assist in the monthly cash reconciliation process. Maintain and prepare the monthly collection reports.
• Work on a variety of miscellaneous issues delegated from the controller.
• Respond to requests for information and analysis from the Project Managers on various job cost and subcontractor issues.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with Subcontractors and Project Managers.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

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