Project Accountant

JRM Construction Management; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction Management in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support construction projects from budgeting to closeout. This employee-owned firm emphasizes ownership and collaboration.

Responsibilities include processing AIAs, coordinating invoices, reviewing contracts, generating billings in Timberline and ERP, and assisting with cashflow forecasts and job costing. The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance and at least five years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
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• At least 5 years of project accounting experience in construction.
• Strong knowledge of cost coding, purchase orders, and pricing.
• Familiarity with CM at risk, GMP, and Cost Plus contracts.

Responsibilities

• Process and review subcontractor AIAs for accuracy.
• Attend meetings to ensure proper pay applications per contract terms and coordinate invoices.
• Review contracts, payment terms, lien requirements, and waivers.
• Generate billings in Timberline and ERP systems.
• Review AR and respond to billing inquiries.
• Assist with cashflow and project forecasting for Finance Team.
• Analyze projects and generate job-costing reports for project teams.
• Review subcontractors’ statements and reconcile variances.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Timberline

ERP systems

Job description

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor project progress by processing & reviewing subcontractor AIAs with full understanding for accuracy.
• When required, attend pencil meetings with Owner and Architect to ensure proper and accurate pay application per client contractual terms. Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms and enter in the system.
• Review and interpret client contracts, subcontractor documents, payment terms, Insurance, Bond requirements, Contingency, Fee calculations, Florida Subcontractor Lien Laws Notice to Owner, and Waiver Requirements.
• Generate Billings in Timberline, and future ERP System generated billings and Conditional and unconditional Waivers.
• Review and process Accounts Receivable and respond to client & vendor billing inquiries.
• Assist with Cashflow Forecast and Project Forecast for Finance Team.
• Analyze projects; generate job costing reports to provide meaningful input to project teams.
• Review of sub-contractors’ statements and reconciliation of variances

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Related field experience.
• At least 5 years of prior relevant experience working in Project Accounting for a Construction company handling core and shell, ground up construction or Interior build outs.
• Commonly used concepts, functions, practices, and procedures within the construction field including cost coding and pricing, purchase orders, etc.
• Clear understanding of contract types (Construction Manager as Agent, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Lump Sum, Cost Plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple construction projects and activities.
• Must be proactive in communication with Upper Management, Project Team, and Subcontractors.
• Strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills.
• Ability to provide Unparallel Client Service and support to Project Team.

Computer Systems

• Excellent computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office product applications (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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