Project Cost Accountant - Construction Finance & Billing

TriMark USA, LLC; Cleveland, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TriMark USA, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant (C&B Specialist) to manage accounting and financial reporting for the design and installation of commercial kitchens and related equipment.

You will monitor revenue and COGS by project, oversee billing and receivables, and ensure compliance with contract terms. This role collaborates with Sales, Project Management, customers, and subcontractors to ensure accurate billing and timely collections.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cost accounting or general accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is a plus.
• Construction or construction services experience preferred.
• Experience with AIA billing, certified payroll, prevailing wage, or subcontractor administration preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP, billing, or project management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review revenue and margin each month to ensure consistency with project forecasts.
• Prepare monthly revenue forecasts and accounts receivable updates.
• Assist with job reconciliation, final billing, commissions, and collection efforts.
• Ensure all applicable job costs are posted and accurately reflected in billing.
• Review contracts, general conditions, and project requirements for accuracy and compliance with applicable terms.
• Coordinate insurance certificates, payment and performance bonds, contract amendments, and extensions.
• Assist with bids, bid bonds, prequalification, and review of prevailing wage and other contract requirements.
• Coordinate certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements with contractors and appropriate agencies.
• Maintain required payroll, lien waiver, and subcontractor documentation.
• Support OCIP enrollment, monthly reporting, and closeout requirements.
• Maintain timekeeping/job codes and ensure appropriate payroll classifications are applied.
• Monitor jobs that have been final billed and identify outstanding issues.
• Coordinate resolution of open contract, billing, and documentation requirements.
• Validate final system matches to ensure all costs have been posted.
• Support timely and accurate job closeout.
• Act as a liaison between the company, customers, subcontractors, project teams, HR, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate contract, billing, payroll, and compliance requirements effectively.
• Attend required meetings and follow up on outstanding documentation and approvals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Analytical and problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive issue resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Billing Systems

Project Management Software

Job description

TriMark USA, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant (C&B Specialist) to manage accounting and financial reporting for the design and installation of commercial kitchens and related equipment.

You will monitor revenue and COGS by project, oversee billing and receivables, and ensure compliance with contract terms. This role collaborates with Sales, Project Management, customers, and subcontractors to ensure accurate billing and timely collections.