Project Accountant

Shawmut Design and Construction; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

ESOP – Employee ownership

401(K) with company match

Paid time off + holidays

Cell phone, laptop, tuition assistance

Job summary

Starlite Building Services is seeking a Project Accountant in Miami to manage project budgets, billing, and subcontractor compliance. You will set up budgets in CMiC, maintain rate tables, and lead owner billing while supporting collections and audits.

Responsibilities include reviewing invoices, cost reallocations, and preparing WIP entries; collaborating with vendors and AP to resolve discrepancies; and contributing to project revenue projections and risk/opportunity analyses.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years in project accounting or project administration.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or commensurate experience.
• Some working knowledge of AIA billing and subcontractor compliance.
• Construction industry experience preferred - GC or subcontractor.
• CMiC & Textura experience preferred but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Set up project budget within CMiC to ensure accuracy and alignment with contract.
• Establish and maintain job-specific rate tables per contract.
• Lead owner billing process: prepare, review, post, and maintain billing trackers.
• Support collection efforts to receive payments within contract terms.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance, including insurance and lien waivers.
• Manage subcontractor payment processes and respond to inquiries.
• Review, approve, and cost-code invoices; process cost reallocations.
• Collaborate with vendors and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Review monthly Cost-to-Complete (CTC) reports and explain gross profit fluctuations.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.
• Attend project meetings as needed.
• Prepare project WIP entries and R&O analysis.
• Support teams with project revenue projections and align with performance.

Skills

Project accounting

AIA billing knowledge

Subcontractor compliance

Construction experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

Tools

CMiC

Textura

MS Office

Job description

Project Accountant

US-FL-Miami

Job ID: 2026-6933

# of Openings: 1

Category: Accounting/Finance

Miami

Overview

Starlite Building Services is a construction services operation that serves clients throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York City, Miami, Bentonville, AR and Los Angeles. Our team is made up of hundreds of talented and dedicated craft workers providing valuable assistance with project scope, budgeting, scheduling, site logistics, and materials. Join our team to bring exceptional building experience via assurance, control, efficiency, cost and time savings, quality, and—of course—safety.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)–Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more

*Please note: this person is required to work from the Miami office 3x per week, with the option to work from home 2x per week.

Responsibilities

• Set up project budget within CMiC to ensure accuracy and alignment with contract.
• Establish & maintain job specific rate tables in accordance with contract.
• Lead owner billing process: prepare, review, post, and maintain billing trackers; participate in pencil reviews with clients as needed. Support collection efforts to receive payments within contract terms.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance, including insurance, lien waivers, and second-tier requirements.
• Manage subcontractor payment processes and respond to subcontractor inquiries.
• Review, approve, and cost-code invoices. Process cost reallocations.
• Partner with vendors and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Review monthly Cost-to-Complete (CTC) reports; analyze and explain gross profit fluctuations, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.
• Attend Project Meetings as needed.
• Prepare project Specific Work-in-Process (WIP) entries, including Risk & Opportunity (R&O) analysis.
• Support teams with project revenue projections and ensure alignment with project performance.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years’ experience in project accounting or project administration.
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred, or commensurate experience.
• Additional Role Specific Skills:
• Some working knowledge of AIA billing and subcontractor compliance.
• Construction industry experience preferred - GC or subcontractor.
• CMIC & Textura experience preferred but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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