Project Accountant

PPC Partners Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance at $

Employee-owned company

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Pieper Electric is seeking a Project Accountant to partner with Project Managers and manage the financial aspects of assigned projects, from contract review through billing, payroll, and close-out.

You will ensure projects stay financially on track, coordinate with managers across departments, and handle certified payroll submissions and AR collections to support cash flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (or equivalent experience in construction/project accounting).
• 3+ years of project accounting experience in a construction or electrical/mechanical contractor environment.
• Experience reviewing contracts, work orders, purchase orders for financial terms in a project context.
• Strong understanding of AIA billing, schedule of values, percent-complete billing, certified payroll and construction taxability issues.
• Proficiency with billing systems, accounts payable/receivable, collections, and working with multiple cost codes and job budgets.
• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills; able to work collaboratively across departments and projects.
• High attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment with many moving parts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project finances from contract review through billing, payroll and close-out.
• Review contracts, work orders and purchase orders to ensure payment terms and compliance.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to align billing with project progress and contract terms.
• Prepare AIA documents, schedules of values and input billing into financial system.
• Approve invoices and matching documents for Accounts Payable for accuracy and compliance.
• Determine taxability status for jobs and materials for correct tax treatment.
• Facilitate certified payroll submissions according to customer requirements (Union or non-Union).
• Assist in timely collections of Accounts Receivable to support cash flow.
• Collaborate with A/R and Sr. Accounting Manager to develop role across jobs and departments.

Skills

Project accounting

Contract review

AIA billing

Payroll processing

Financial systems

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Viewpoint

Timberline

Jonas

Job description

At Pieper Electric, our people are our power. We’re proud to be employee-owned, meaning every team member has a real stake in our success and our culture of ownership and servant-leadership. When you join us, you’re joining more than a company — you’re joining a community that values safety, integrity, continuous growth and support. We believe in putting our people first, so you’ll enjoy benefits like no cost health, vision and dental insurance from day one (please confirm specifics for your role) and the chance to grow professionally and personally in a meaningful workplace.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Project Accountant who will partner with Project Managers to manage the financial aspects of assigned projects. This role will help ensure projects stay on track financially, from contract review through billing, payroll, and close-out.

What You’ll Do

• Project Financial Coordination
• Review and understand contract terms, work orders and purchase orders to ensure payment terms, certified-payroll requirements, subcontractor billing, and compliance items are clear.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to determine the percentage of project completion and ensure billing aligns with progress and contract requirements.
• Prepare AIA documents, schedules of values, third-party billing entries, and input billing into our financial system.
• Approve invoices and receiving documents for Accounts Payable to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Determine taxability status for the job and job materials, ensuring the project is set up correctly for tax-treatment.
• Facilitate certified payroll submissions according to customer requirements (Union or non-Union as applicable).
• Assist in timely collections of Accounts Receivable to support cash flow.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with the A/R Manager and Sr. Accounting Manager to help develop and refine the Project Accountant role across jobs and departments.
• Communicate effectively with company personnel, customers and subcontractors in a way that enhances our company goals and culture.
• Assess your own development needs and plan with your supervisor for incorporation into your development plan
• Support internal process improvement and help ensure projects are financially sound and compliant from start to finish.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Join an employee-owned company where you have ownership in our success, not just a job.
• Competitive benefits: health, vision and dental insurance with no cost to you. We believe taking care of our people means taking care of their wellbeing.
• A culture built on servant leadership, integrity, courage, humility and passion.
• Opportunities for career growth and development. We invest in our people both professionally and personally.
• Meaningful work in the electrical, mechanical, automation contracting industry, supporting major projects across Wisconsin and beyond.
• A team environment where you’re empowered to lead, contribute and make a difference.

What We’re Looking For

Required Skills & Experience (or equivalent)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field — or equivalent experience in construction/project accounting.
• 3+ years of project accounting experience in a construction or electrical/mechanical contractor environment.
• Experience reviewing contracts, work orders, purchase orders for financial terms in a project context.
• Strong understanding of AIA billing, schedule of values, percent-complete billing, certified payroll and construction taxability issues.
• Proficiency with billing systems, accounts payable/receivable, collections, and working with multiple cost codes and job budgets.
• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills; able to work collaboratively across departments and projects.
• High attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment with many moving parts.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with electrical construction or industrial environment (preferred).
• Familiarity with ERP or financial systems used in contracting (e.g., Viewpoint, Timberline, Jonas or similar).
• Understanding of subcontractor management, lien waivers, change orders and project close-out processes.
• Ability to advise or implement process improvements in accounting/billing workflows.
• Pieper Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.