Project Accountant

Oliver/Hatcher Construction; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Maternity / Paternity Leave

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus program

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Oliver / Hatcher Construction seeks a detail-oriented Project Accountant to manage financial activity for multiple construction projects from initial budget setup through final closeout. This fast-paced, collaborative role supports project success by maintaining contracts, costs, budgets, invoices, monthly billings, and financial reporting.

You’ll work with Project Managers, subcontractors, and the Project Accounting Manager to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is acceptable; candidates with an associate degree should be actively working toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least two years of accounting experience; construction accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) and Procore is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn and use accounting and project-management systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue monthly AIA pay applications using Procore and/or Excel, ensuring billings to owners and owners’ representatives are accurate, complete, and submitted on schedule.
• Initiate Procore ERP integrations as needed, monitor integration status, and work with the appropriate team members to resolve rejected or unsuccessful syncs.
• Develop and maintain schedules of values; review project budgets and job costs; bill approved subcontractor costs, labor, general conditions, overhead, and fee; and bill or hold retainage in accordance with contract terms.
• Prepare contractor sworn statements and conditional and unconditional lien waivers as required by each contract.
• Manage subcontractor payables, including posting approved invoices to job cost, confirming approved subcontracts and revisions, reviewing subcontractor sworn statements and lien waivers, allocating and releasing retainage, and issuing payments upon project funding.
• Post project general conditions invoices, invoice payments, and job overhead costs to the appropriate projects and cost codes.
• Review job cost reports, internal project financial reports, and budgets monthly for accuracy; identify variances and resolve discrepancies with the project team.
• Make project financial report corrections and updates as directed by Project Managers and prepare final budget reports upon job completion.
• Enter budgets for new projects based on information provided by the Estimating Department.
• Enter approved owner contract change orders and maintain accurate contract values throughout each project.
• Perform other accounting duties as directed by the Project Accounting Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage 300 CRE (Timberline)

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Oliver / Hatcher Construction is a trusted full-service construction management and general contracting firm built on strong relationships and decades of experience. Since 1995, we’ve delivered over 40 million square feet of projects across diverse markets—primarily in southeastern Michigan and throughout the U.S.

Our success starts with our people. We’re proud to have a team that lives by our core values:

These principles guide everything we do, fostering collaboration and ensuring exceptional results for our clients.

At Oliver / Hatcher Construction, we’re seeking passionate individuals who bring fresh ideas, thrive in a team environment, and are excited about building a rewarding career in construction—while having fun along the way!

Job Summary:

Oliver / Hatcher Construction seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to manage the financial activity for multiple construction projects from initial budget setup through final closeout. This fast-paced, collaborative role supports project success by maintaining accurate contracts, costs, budgets, invoices, monthly billings, and financial reporting. The Project Accountant works closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, Project Administrators, and the Project Accounting Manager.

• Prepare and issue monthly AIA pay applications using Procore and/or Excel, ensuring billings to owners and owners’ representatives are accurate, complete, and submitted on schedule.
• Initiate Procore ERP integrations as needed, monitor integration status, and work with the appropriate team members to resolve rejected or unsuccessful syncs.
• Develop and maintain schedules of values; review project budgets and job costs; bill approved subcontractor costs, labor, general conditions, overhead, and fee; and bill or hold retainage in accordance with contract terms.
• Prepare contractor sworn statements and conditional and unconditional lien waivers as required by each contract.
• Manage subcontractor payables, including posting approved invoices to job cost, confirming approved subcontracts and revisions, reviewing subcontractor sworn statements and lien waivers, allocating and releasing retainage, and issuing payments upon project funding.
• Post project general conditions invoices, invoice payments, and job overhead costs to the appropriate projects and cost codes.
• Review job cost reports, internal project financial reports, and budgets monthly for accuracy; identify variances and resolve discrepancies with the project team.
• Make project financial report corrections and updates as directed by Project Managers and prepare final budget reports upon job completion.
• Enter budgets for new projects based on information provided by the Estimating Department.
• Enter approved owner contract change orders and maintain accurate contract values throughout each project.
• Perform other accounting duties as directed by the Project Accounting Manager.

Qualifications:

• An associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is acceptable; candidates with an associate degree should be actively working toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least two years of accounting experience; construction accounting experience is preferred.
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) and Procore is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn and use accounting and project-management systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with a collaborative and service-oriented approach.

Work Environment and Requirements:

• Regularly works in an office setting at the Company’s Novi, Michigan office.
• Must be able to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods and perform prolonged computer work, including detailed data entry and financial-report review.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently and maintain a valid driver’s license.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Discretionary bonus program
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities