Project Cost Accountant - Construction Billing

Graycor; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Graycor is seeking a Project Accountant I to support daily accounting operations, acting as a liaison between project management and accounting. You will help ensure proper project setup, track costs, and drive the invoicing process under supervision.

This role reports to the Supervisor, Project Accounting and collaborates with project managers, engineers, and field staff to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across billing cycles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of cost accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Track project costs and manage budget variances between management and project teams.
• Process subcontractor invoices and payments; ensure compliance with prime/subcontract terms.
• Coordinate with project managers, field engineers, superintendents, and coordinators.
• Maintain and enforce billing cutoff dates, insurance certificates, subcontracts, and waivers.
• Assist with billing, AR, and open AP; resolve billing/PO issues for self-performance.
• Produce monthly project cost and contract status reports; monitor over/under billings.

Skills

Cost accounting

Communication

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Tools

JD Edwards

Textura

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graycor is seeking a Project Accountant I to support daily accounting operations, acting as a liaison between project management and accounting. You will help ensure proper project setup, track costs, and drive the invoicing process under supervision.

This role reports to the Supervisor, Project Accounting and collaborates with project managers, engineers, and field staff to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across billing cycles.