Project Accountant: Construction Billing & Cost Control

Financeroles; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Construction Procurement Solutions, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee full-cycle monthly financial activity on projects, from setup to closeout. The role collaborates with Operations to manage costs, billing, and documentation in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience in project-based industries, strong CMiC skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, engineering, contracting, or project-based industry.
• Experience with project accounting, AR billing, and cost tracking.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
• CMiC experience preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Track contract values, project costs, purchase orders, change orders, milestone completion and profitability.
• Maintain project accounting records and supporting documentation in CMiC.
• Perform project-related reconciliations and resolve discrepancies between project records and the accounting system.
• Assist with project forecasting and projected costs to complete.
• Assist with month-end and year-end project accounting and closeout.
• Participate in weekly project reviews and vendor status updates with Accounting Manager.
• Track retainage and outstanding change orders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Set up new projects in CMiC.
• Verify and enter vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts.
• Review lien waivers and process payments.
• Review and approve change orders for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage subcontractor progress billings and supporting documents for compliance and timely submission.
• Monitor vendor payment terms and maintain accurate AP aging.

Skills

Prioritization & multitasking

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Learning agility

Ownership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

CMiC

Job description

Construction Procurement Solutions, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee full-cycle monthly financial activity on projects, from setup to closeout. The role collaborates with Operations to manage costs, billing, and documentation in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience in project-based industries, strong CMiC skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.