Project Accountant

MRA Recruiting Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Glass, a Milwaukee-based commercial glass and glazing company, seeks a Project Accountant to support the financial and administrative operations of our construction projects. This role partners with project managers, field teams, vendors, and the accounting department to ensure accurate job costing, billing, documentation, and project coordination, with a focus on process improvements.

You will work across multiple projects to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance while upholding

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in accounting or finance
• Construction, manufacturing, or related trades experience preferred
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business admin, or related field

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze WIP reports for financial accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate audits and year-end closing activities
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements and sales tax worksheets
• Code and enter invoices, expense reports, and job-costed timesheets
• Review subcontractor payments and process lien waivers
• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, and accounting department for project coordination

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Financial controls

Cost analysis

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate in Accounting or related field

Job description

About Heritage Glass

Heritage Glass is a privately held Milwaukee-based award-winning commercial glass and glazing company known for quality craftsmanship, strong client relationships, and operational excellence across cool projects. Our team takes pride in delivering high-quality glass solutions while maintaining a vibrant culture built on our Core Values of

Heritage Glass is a privately held Milwaukee-based award-winning commercial glass and glazing company known for quality craftsmanship, strong client relationships, and operational excellence across cool projects. Our team takes pride in delivering high-quality glass solutions while maintaining a vibrant culture built on our Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Everyone is a Team Player.

Project Accountant

Milwaukee, WI

Position Summary

The Project Accountant supports the financial and administrative operations of our commercial construction projects. This role works closely with Project Managers, field teams, vendors, and the accounting department to ensure accurate job costing, billing, documentation, and project coordination. Focus on Process Improvement by continually assessing operational practices, systems, and procedures to recommend and implement key efficiency enhancements.

General Accounting & Financial Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare, review, and analyze Work in Progress (WIP) reports to ensure financial accuracy and completeness. Work with Project Managers to better understand each project's financial capabilities and challenges
• Audit & Year-End Closing: Work with Accounting Manager to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and coordinate quarterly and year-end audit activities
• Financial Controls: Reconcile or review bank and credit card statements and handle monthly sales and use tax worksheets
• Additional Analysis: Conduct necessary financial analysis and special projects as requested to ensure operational profitability and efficiency

Project Accounting & Construction Support Responsibilities

• Draw Preparation & Billing: Collaborate with Project Managers to compile and submit monthly applications for payment/draws (AIA) or review/execute draws completed by others
• Job Costing & Change Orders: Code and enter invoices, expense reports, and job-costed timesheets; track and submit change orders and billing close-outs as needed
• Compliance & Lien Waivers: Issue or review subcontractor payments, process lien waivers, and ensure all contract/compliance requirements are met prior to releasing funds
• Construction Services Coordination: Fulfill duties across project management, estimating, accounting, human resources, IT and assisting all roles for specialized projects

At Heritage Glass, this is more than a Project Accountant—you will be a valued partner in the success of every project we deliver. Our culture is built on Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and Teamwork, creating an environment where people are empowered to contribute, grow, and make a real impact.

As a member of our HG team, you will collaborate closely with project managers, operations leaders, and field teams, playing a critical role in delivering successful commercial construction projects. We take pride in fostering a respectful, team-oriented workplace where everyone supports one another and shares our successes.

3-4 years of experience in an accounting or finance role, with construction, manufacturing, or a related trade industry and an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business admin, or a related field is a plus.

Heritage Glass offers the stability of an established 50-year-old company with the energy and opportunity of a growing organization. If you are looking for a career where expertise is valued, contributions matter and being surrounded by dependable professionals who believe that everyone is a team player, Heritage Glass is the place for you.