Project Accountant

Babich & Associates; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

BAbich & Associates is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join its 5-person accounting team. You will manage project accounting and billings for a portfolio of diverse projects, starting with 4-5 and scaling to 10-15 active jobs, focusing on cost-plus billing and subcontractor management.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelors in Accounting and 2+ years in construction accounting, with G702/G703 experience and proficiency in Textura, Procore, Sage 300, or CMiC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting required.
• 2+ years in accounting or project billing, preferably in General Contracting/Commercial Construction.
• Hands-on knowledge of G702 and G703 project billing protocols and cost-plus billing.
• Experience with Textura, Procore, Sage 300, or CMiC is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and attention to detail; proven stability with employers.

Responsibilities

• Project Billing & Documentation: Handle subcontractor and owner billings with full backup and invoice verification.
• Cost-Plus Accounting: Process monthly billings focusing on cost-plus models using AIA formats (G702/G703).
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Follow up with PMs, superintendents, and trade partners to resolve delays and ensure compliance.
• Peak Volume Management: Support accounting team during month-end peaks to meet deadlines accurately.
• System Integration: Use industry accounting platforms to maintain billing accuracy and support software transitions.

Skills

Billing

Communication

Attention to detail

Project accounting

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor7s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Textura

Procore

Sage 300

CMiC

Job description

The company is a premier, privately-owned General Contractor headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Built on financial stability, zero debt, and sustainable organic growth, the organization specializes in high-demand sectors like commercial healthcare and private education.

The firm prides itself on a culture that respects work-life balance, avoids burnout, and invests in long-term employee tenure. Its close-knit accounting group emphasizes strong teamwork, mutual respect, and close collaboration with operations teams and trade partners.

Position Overview

The company is seeking a detailed-oriented Project Accountant to join its 5-person accounting team. In this role, the candidate will manage project accounting and billings for a portfolio of diverse projects ranging from small-scale jobs to large developments. The successful candidate will start with a light workload of 4-5 projects to onboard smoothly, eventually scaling up to managing 10-15 active jobs at a time. This role focuses heavily on cost-plus billing and subcontractor management, requiring excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Billing & Documentation: Execute subcontractor billings and owner billings, including full back-up documentation and invoice verification.
• Cost-Plus Accounting: Process monthly project billings with an emphasis on cost-plus accounting models using AIA formats (G702/G703).
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Proactively follow up with project managers, superintendents, and trade partners over the phone and via email to resolve billing delays and ensure compliance.
• Peak Volume Management: Work closely with the accounting team during peak billing periods (typically the last two weeks of each month) to meet deadlines accurately.
• System Integration: Utilize industry accounting platforms to process workflows, maintain billing accuracy, and support transitioning software platforms.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• Industry Background: 2+ years of accounting or project billing experience specifically within the General Contracting / Commercial Construction industry.
• Billing Expertise: Hands-on knowledge of G702 and G703 project billing protocols, cost-plus billing structures, and subcontractor compliance.
• Software Familiarity: Experience using construction management and accounting software such as Textura, Procore, Sage 300, or CMiC is highly preferred.
• Communication & Detail: Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive mindset—willing to pick up the phone to track down information and clear bottlenecks.
• Career Stability: Demonstrated history of long-term stability with previous employers.

What the Company Offers

• Competitive Compensation: Target salary range of $70,000-80,000 annually (commensurate with experience).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Excellent health and dental coverage options (PPO or HSA), plus ancillary insurance options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Safe Harbor 401(k) with immediate vesting and up to a 4% company match (for a 5% contribution).