Project Accountant

STO Building Group Careers; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Ajax Building Company, part of the STO Building Group family, seeks a Project Accountant to support financial management of active construction projects across the Southeast. This role partners with Project Managers and field teams to set up jobs, track costs, and process payments.

This position offers hands-on construction finance experience on complex projects and opportunities for growth within a large, diversified platform.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of accounting experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, and Adobe; experience with construction accounting systems is a plus.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects in the accounting system, including job cost structures and project files.
• Enter and maintain subcontract, purchase order, and vendor information.
• Process and track change orders, ensuring accurate and timely updates in the system.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier compliance, including collection and review of required documentation prior to payment.
• Prepare and distribute lien waivers for subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and field teams to follow up on outstanding items and ensure accurate cost tracking.
• Process subcontractor payments, including printing and distributing checks in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain organized and accurate project documentation and files.
• Assist in tracking and updating outstanding reports related to contracts, change orders, and compliance items.
• Ensure all accounting activities are completed accurately and in alignment with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Accounting experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Construction accounting systems

Job description

SUMMARY

Ajax Building Company is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial management of active construction projects across the Southeast. This role is a critical partner to Project Managers and field teams, ensuring accurate project setup, contract tracking, and timely payment processing.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career to gain hands‑on experience in construction finance while working on complex, high‑impact projects. The Project Accountant plays a key role in keeping projects financially organized, compliant, and running smoothly from start to finish.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Set up new projects in the accounting system, including job cost structures and project files
• Enter and maintain subcontract, purchase order, and vendor information
• Process and track change orders, ensuring accurate and timely updates in the system
• Manage subcontractor and supplier compliance, including collection and review of required documentation prior to payment
• Prepare and distribute lien waivers for subcontractors and suppliers
• Coordinate with Project Managers and field teams to follow up on outstanding items and ensure accurate cost tracking
• Process subcontractor payments, including printing and distributing checks in accordance with company procedures
• Maintain organized and accurate project documentation and files
• Assist in tracking and updating outstanding reports related to contracts, change orders, and compliance items
• Ensure all accounting activities are completed accurately and in alignment with company policies and procedures
• Support additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred (or relevant coursework)
• 1+ year of accounting or related experience required; 2+ years preferred
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally with project teams and vendors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Adobe; experience with construction accounting systems is a plus
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities

ABOUT AJAX

Founded in 1958, Ajax Building Company is a leading commercial contractor delivering complex, high‑impact projects across the Southeast. Our work spans healthcare, K–12, higher education, justice, municipal, mission critical, and other institutional markets—giving our teams the opportunity to build projects that truly impact the communities they serve.

At Ajax, you’ll find a collaborative, team‑oriented culture where your contributions are valued, backed by the strength and stability of STO Building Group’s $15B global platform. As we continue to grow, our employees take on meaningful responsibility, gain exposure to diverse and challenging work, and have clear paths for career advancement.

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long‑term Disability Insurance
• Short‑term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre‑tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO STATEMENT

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest,PavariniConstruction Co.,PavariniMcGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employeeslocatedin offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. Weprovidea complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructabilityreviewand aesthetic enhancements to interior fit‑outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision atstobuildinggroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.