Senior Project Accountant

Frederick Fox LLC; Forsyth (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Life & disability

Professional development

Wellness programs

Team events

Job summary

Frederick Fox LLC in Forsyth, GA seeks a Senior Project Accountant / Project Accounting Manager for a large data center construction project. Initially hybrid in Atlanta, transitioning to on-site in Forsyth in January 2027, leading two Project Accountants and owning project finance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in construction accounting, strong job costing, AIA billing, and ERP experience. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive construction project accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction accounting practices.
• Experience with job costing, AIA billing, retainage, lien waivers, and payments.
• Knowledge of WIP reporting, cost-to-complete forecasting, and project reporting.
• Experience with construction ERP software.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on-site in Forsyth, GA from January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations for a major project.
• Lead and mentor a small team of Project Accountants.
• Manage project setup in the ERP: budgets, cost codes, commitments, subs.
• Prepare and review monthly owner billings and AIA schedules.
• Review subcontractor payments, retainage, lien waivers, docs.
• Monitor budgets, job costs, changes, commitments, and performance.
• Prepare cost-to-complete forecasts and WIP reports with PMs.
• Oversee AP, invoice coding, vendor compliance, and subcontract docs.
• Manage month-end activities: accruals, journal entries, reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow, billing, collections, and overall financials.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, contracts, and controls.
• Serve as a financial resource to project leadership and accounting.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

AIA billing

WIP reporting

ERP software

Excel

On-site

Education

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

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

Sage

CMiC

Procore

Job description

Compensation: $100,000–$140,000+ Base Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: Initially hybrid in Atlanta, transitioning to on-site in Forsyth, GA in January 2027

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with one of the Southeast's most respected and established commercial general contractors to identify an experienced Senior Project Accountant / Project Accounting Manager for a high-profile, large-scale data center construction project in Forsyth, Georgia.

Our client is a financially strong, highly regarded general contractor with more than 35 years of success, approximately 350 employees, and an outstanding reputation for employee retention, internal advancement, and long-standing client relationships.

With a rapidly expanding portfolio of data center and mission-critical construction projects, the company offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction accounting professional looking to take ownership of a major project, lead a small accounting team, and build a long-term career with an organization that genuinely values its employees.

This is a growth opportunity, not a replacement position.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Accountant / Project Accounting Manager will oversee the accounting operations for a large-scale, fully funded data center construction project in Forsyth, GA.

This individual will serve as the primary accounting resource for the project, partnering closely with project management and corporate leadership while providing guidance and oversight to two Project Accountants.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in commercial construction accounting, excellent job costing and financial reporting skills, and the ability to independently manage the financial aspects of a complex construction project.

The position will initially be based in the Atlanta office, with some hybrid flexibility, before transitioning to the project site in January 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations for a major commercial construction project.
• Lead, mentor, and provide oversight to a small team of Project Accountants.
• Manage project setup within the construction ERP system, including budgets, cost codes, commitments, and subcontractor information.
• Prepare and review monthly owner billings, including AIA payment applications and schedules of values.
• Review subcontractor payment applications, retainage, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, job costs, change orders, commitments, and financial performance.
• Partner with Project Managers to prepare cost-to-complete forecasts, work-in-progress (WIP) reports, and financial projections.
• Oversee accounts payable, invoice coding, vendor compliance, and subcontractor documentation.
• Manage month-end accounting activities, including accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Monitor project cash flow, billing, collections, and overall financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting procedures, contractual requirements, and internal controls.
• Serve as a key financial resource to project leadership and corporate accounting.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of progressive construction project accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial construction accounting practices and procedures.
• Experience with job costing, AIA billing, retainage, lien waivers, and subcontractor payments.
• Knowledge of WIP reporting, cost-to-complete forecasting, and project financial reporting.
• Experience working with construction accounting or ERP software.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with project management and accounting leadership.
• Ability to work on-site in Forsyth, GA beginning January 2027.

Preferred:

• Previous experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience in a Senior Project Accountant, Lead Project Accountant, or Project Accounting Manager capacity.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or reviewing the work of accounting staff.
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista, Sage, CMiC, Procore, or similar construction software.
• Background supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, data center, or mission-critical construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top construction accounting talent.

• Base Salary: $100,000–$140,000+, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Employee wellness programs
• Family-oriented company events and employee appreciation activities