Project Accountant I

Lemoine Company; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lemoine Company, LLC in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Project Accountant to support our Operations Team with financial and administrative functions on active projects. You will work closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate job cost tracking, subcontractor compliance, billing support, and risk management in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will bring 3–5 years of accounts payable experience, strong communication, and proficiency with spreadsheets and

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of accounts payable experience.
• Associate degree or equivalent training required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly owner payment applications, lien waivers, and cost-verification packages while monitoring project accounts receivable.
• Verify subcontractor compliance before releasing monthly payments.
• Attend project start-up and buyout meetings to establish billing terms and accounting parameters.
• Review job cost charges, perform reclassifications, and assist managers with accruals and forecasts.
• Close out projects by collecting final lien waivers, resolving open payables, and closing subcontracts.
• Maintain electronic files for critical project documentation and provide day-to-day administrative support.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Communication skills

Spreadsheets & Databases

Education

Associate degree or equivalent training

Job description

LEMOINE, a Great Place to Work®-Certified company, is looking for a Project Accountantin Lafayette, LA. We're looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to support our Operations Team with financial and administrative functions on active projects. This role works closely with Project Managers and other project leaders to ensure accurate job cost tracking, subcontractor compliance, billing support, and risk management activities. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit monthly owner payment applications, lien waivers, and cost-verification packages while monitoring project accounts receivable.
• Verify subcontractor compliance, including active insurance, licensing, and executed agreements, prior to releasing monthly payments.
• Attend project start-up and buyout meetings to establish billing terms, job schedules, tax status, and accounting parameters.
• Review job cost charges, prepare necessary reclassification journal entries, and assist Project Managers with monthly accruals and forecasts.
• Facilitate project close-out by collecting final lien waivers, resolving open payables, and closing subcontracts in the accounting system.
• Maintain electronic files for critical project documentation while providing day-to-day administrative support across project and accounting teams.

Key Qualifications:

• Requires 3 to 5 years of accounts payable experience and may require an associate degree or equivalent training and education beyond high school.
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral) in order to execute professional business communication with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in working with spreadsheets and databases.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lemoine Company, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, or disability. Only job-related factors will be considered in deciding applicants' qualifications for positions.