Project Accountant

MRA-The Management Association; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Glass, LLC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial and administrative operations of commercial construction projects. You will work with Project Managers, field teams, and the accounting department to ensure accurate job costing, billing, documentation, and project coordination.

This role helps keep projects organized and financially accurate in a fast-paced construction environment, with primary office work in Milwaukee and occasional site visits

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of accounting, finance, or project accounting experience.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or trades preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Track job costs, project budgets, and financial performance.
• Assist with project billing, invoices, and collections follow-up.
• Process vendor invoices and ensure accurate job costing.
• Maintain organized project financial records.
• Support Project Managers with documentation, reports, and schedules.
• Track and maintain contracts, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate communication between office staff, field teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Assist with material ordering and delivery coordination.
• Track project materials and support inventory management.
• Prepare job startup and close-out documentation.
• Maintain project files, permits, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with expense reports and credit card reconciliation
• Provide general administrative support to the operations team.

Skills

Accounting

Detail oriented

Communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Procore

GCPay

ComputerEase

Job description

Project Accountant

Heritage Glass, LLC

Milwaukee, WI | Full-Time | Exempt

About Heritage Glass

Heritage Glass is a privately held Milwaukee-based commercial glass and glazing company known for quality craftsmanship, strong client relationships, and operational excellence. Our team takes pride in delivering high-quality glass solutions while maintaining a culture built on professionalism, respect, integrity, dependability, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Project Accountant supports the financial and administrative operations of 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.

This position plays an important role in keeping projects organized, financially accurate, and running smoothly in a fast-paced construction environment.

What we are looking for or in experience?

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of accounting, finance, or project accounting experience
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or trades preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with construction software such as Procore, GCPay, or ComputerEase is a plus

Education

• High school diploma required
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred

Key Responsibilities for this position

Project & Financial Support

• Track job costs, project budgets, and financial performance
• Assist with project billing, invoices, and collections follow-up
• Process vendor invoices and ensure accurate job costing
• Maintain organized project financial records

Project Coordination

• Support Project Managers with documentation, reports, and schedules
• Track and maintain contracts, change orders, and project documentation
• Coordinate communication between office staff, field teams, vendors, and contractors

Materials & Operations

• Assist with material ordering and delivery coordination
• Track project materials and support inventory management
• Prepare job startup and close-out documentation

Administrative Support

• Maintain project files, permits, and compliance documentation
• Assist with expense reports and credit card reconciliation
• Provide general administrative support to the operations team

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based in Milwaukee, with occasional visits to commercial job sites. Site visits require adherence to company safety policies and appropriate PPE.

Why Join Heritage Glass

• Strong team-oriented culture
• Growing company with long-term stability
• Opportunity to work closely with operations and project leadership
• Meaningful role supporting successful commercial construction projects