Project Accountant

Concertina Team Pty Ltd; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH set-up

Performance-based incentives

HMO coverage for employee and family

Job summary

Concertina Team Pty Ltd is seeking a Project Accountant to manage accounting operations for our construction projects. You will own project accounting, AP coordination, cash management, and job cost tracking across multiple active projects, working closely with project managers and vendors.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of construction accounting experience, proficiency with construction ERP systems such as Vista Viewpoint, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of construction accounting or construction finance experience.
• Experience supporting US-based construction projects or operations.
• Proficiency with a fully integrated ERP system (Vista Viewpoint or similar).
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze financial data.
• Experience with change orders and project profitability analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process daily invoices and expense entries; reconcile and pay corporate cards.
• Assist with cash management including EFTs, payroll tax deposits, and wires.
• Manage subcontractor payment applications and AP across multiple projects.
• Handle job cost accounting, budget control, change orders, and profitability analysis.
• Prepare monthly projection and job cost reports; support draw requests with PMs.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure accurate billing.

Skills

Construction accounting

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Vista Viewpoint

AIA documents

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Project Accountant to manage accounting operations for a construction company. This role owns project accounting, accounts payable coordination, cash management, and job cost tracking across multiple active projects. You'll work closely with project managers, vendors, and the accounting team to ensure accurate billing, cost control, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of construction accounting experience and strong proficiency with construction ERP systems. You'll be detail-oriented, comfortable multitasking across competing priorities, and confident coordinating with subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. This role requires accuracy in job cost accounting, lien waiver management, and project financial analysis.

Job Responsibilities:

AP & Cash Management

• Process daily invoice and expense entries into accounting software, including reconciliation and payment of corporate credit cards.
• Assist with cash management of bank accounts, including processing EFT payments, payroll tax deposits, wire transfers, and other transactions as requested.
• Provide administrative support to leadership as needed.

Project Accounting & Cost Control

• Process, review, track, and maintain subcontractor payment applications, accounts payable for purchase orders, and miscellaneous AP across multiple projects.
• Manage job cost accounting, including budget control, change order tracking, committed cost control, and job cost transfers.
• Assist management with profitability projections, manage Work In Process reporting and projections, and investigate project variances.
• Create and maintain new jobs in the project accounting system, including contract setup.
• Code all accounts payable to the proper GL account number, job number, and cost code; distribute to the project management team for approval.
• Process project billings, owner payment applications, and project budgets.
• Apply cash receipts for project accounts receivable in the accounting system.
• Prepare monthly projection reports and job cost reports as needed.
• Communicate with project managers, vendors, and external parties to manage draw requests and coordinate payment requirements.

Compliance & Documentation

• Generate lien waivers and maintain supporting documentation.
• Verify subcontractor insurance and business licenses.
• Manage W-9 updates and vendor file maintenance.
• Track and update various project and vendor logs.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems within the department.
• Support the development of new systems and workflows for project accounting.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of construction accounting or construction finance experience.
• Prior experience supporting US-based construction projects or operations.
• Demonstrated high competency with a fully integrated ERP system.
• Strong proficiency with Vista Viewpoint, AIA documents, or similar construction accounting software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and reconciliation.
• Comfortable communicating with project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and external parties.
• Working knowledge of lien law, draw processes, and subcontractor management preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Experience with change order management and project profitability analysis preferred.

Requirements:

• Updated Resume/CV.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Reliable internet connection and personal computer.
• UPS/battery backup to ensure continuity during power interruptions.
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• WFH set-up
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• HMO coverage for employee and immediate family members.