Project Accountant: AIA Billing & Job Costing

CBIZ Talent and Compensation Solutions

McHenry (IL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CBIZ Talent and Compensation Solutions seeks a Project Accountant onsite to support commercial projects from setup through closeout. You will manage job costing, AIA billings, labor allocation, and WIP reporting while partnering with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators and Leadership to ensure accuracy and profitability.

Experience with Vista/Viewpoint is required, with familiarity in Procore/Textura/GCPay a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
3+ years of project accounting experience within construction, roofing, or a related industry.
Strong knowledge of job costing, AIA billing, WIP reporting, retainage, change orders, and project forecasting.
Experience with Vista/Viewpoint and construction management platforms such as Procore, Textura, or GCPay.
Understanding of certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and construction contract administration.
Advanced Excel skills and strong financial reporting capabilities.
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Manage job costing, budget tracking, committed cost reconciliations, and cost-to-complete forecasting.
Prepare and process AIA billings, change orders, retainage calculations, and other project-related invoicing.
Monitor accounts receivable, payment status, and collections.
Review contracts, subcontracts, vendor invoices, pay applications, lien waivers, and insurance documentation.
Track and maintain project financial data, including labor allocation, certified payroll, and WIP reporting.
Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for project teams and leadership.
Maintain project accounting records in Vista/Viewpoint, including job setup, cost codes, purchase orders, subcontracts, and AP/AR workflows.
Support project closeouts, including final billings, retainage collection, reconciliations, and financial summaries.
Collaborate with operations and project teams to improve processes, documentation, and financial accuracy.