Project Accountant - Construction Industry

Engtal; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal, a respected Connecticut general contractor, seeks a Project Accountant to support job-cost tracking, billing, subcontractor requisitions, and project financial reporting in a fast-paced GC environment. You will partner with project managers, estimators, and accounting leadership to ensure accurate costs, timely invoicing, and compliant documentation across commercial projects.

This role offers stability, hands-on exposure to WIP, and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Approximately 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within construction or project-based industries.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Sage 300, Timberline, or similar construction accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost analysis, forecasting updates, month-end reporting, and WIP schedules.
• Manage and track project job costs within Sage 300 and construction management software.
• Work closely with estimating and contract administration teams to establish and maintain project estimates.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to update and review project costs monthly.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage 300

Timberline

Job description

Join a Respected Connecticut General Contractor with Long-Term Stability & Diverse Project Exposure

A well-established General Contractor based in Connecticut is seeking a Project Accountant to support its growing construction operations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected construction company with a strong reputation, long-standing client relationships, and a collaborative, team-oriented culture.

The company specializes in commercial construction projects and offers employees the opportunity to work closely with project managers, estimators, accounting leadership, and field operations in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact project success.

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in construction accounting while gaining hands-on exposure to project costing, requisitions, subcontractor management, and financial operations within a busy GC environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a stable, well-established Connecticut General Contractor
• Work closely with experienced construction and accounting leadership
• Opportunity to gain broad exposure to project accounting and construction operations
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong internal support
• Diverse project exposure across commercial construction
• High-visibility role interacting with project managers, estimators, subcontractors, and ownership
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within the organization
• Fast-paced environment that offers strong professional development

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Project Accountant, you’ll support both the accounting and project management teams by helping oversee job cost tracking, billing processes, subcontractor requisitions, vendor invoices, and project financial reporting.

You’ll play a critical role in helping projects remain financially organized, accurate, and on track from start to finish.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with cost analysis, forecasting updates, month-end reporting, and WIP schedules
• Manage and track project job costs within Sage 300 and construction management software
• Work closely with estimating and contract administration teams to establish and maintain project estimates
• Collaborate with Project Managers to update and review project costs monthly

Billing & Requisitions

• Assist Project Managers with preparing and processing owner requisitions
• Process and manage subcontractor requisitions for payment
• Verify previously billed amounts, retention, and current billing accuracy
• Support the preparation and tracking of project-related financial documentation
• Review vendor invoices against purchase orders for accuracy
• Verify quantities, unit pricing, invoice extensions, and applicable sales/use taxes
• Run and review construction accounting reports as needed
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable and Project Management teams to maintain accurate financial records

Documentation & Administrative Support

• Assist with processing check runs and verifying required supporting documentation
• Maintain organized project and accounting files related to billing and payment processes
• Respond to subcontractor and vendor inquiries in a professional and timely manner

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Approximately 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within construction or project-based industries
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Sage 300, Timberline, or similar construction accounting software preferred
• Familiarity with:
• AIA billing
• Construction requisitions
• Change orders
• Project cost tracking
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail

Ideal Backgrounds

This opportunity is especially well suited for candidates coming from:

• General Contractors
• Construction accounting environments
• Commercial construction firms
• Project-based accounting roles
• Subcontractor or developer accounting teams

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with a respected Connecticut construction company while gaining hands-on exposure to the financial side of commercial construction projects, this role offers strong long-term potential and the chance to work alongside an experienced and supportive team.