Senior Project Accountant

Oline Construction; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Oline Construction in Omaha, NE is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to lead day-to-day project accounting from setup through closeout. You will partner with the Controller, Project Managers, and operations to ensure accurate financials, timely billing, and up-to-date job costs.

This role offers hybrid work options and a collaborative environment where you can grow with the company as you strengthen internal controls and streamline project financial processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in construction.
• Direct project accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of job-cost accounting, owner billing, retainage & change orders.
• CMiC experience strongly preferred.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage project accounting from setup through closeout.
• Prepare and review owner billings, including AIA-style pay apps, retainage, change orders, lien waivers, and supporting docs.
• Manage subcontractor pay apps and payment documentation.
• Reconcile owner/subcontractor billings, job costs, commitments, and GL activity.
• Monitor budgets, costs, commitments, change orders, and billing status.
• Partner with PMs to review financials and resolve billing/cost questions.
• Assist with monthly WIP reporting and reconciliations.
• Support month-end close and project setup/closeout activities.

Skills

Project accounting

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Time management

Tools

CMiC

Excel

Job description

Senior Project Accountant

Location: Omaha, NE

About Oline Construction

Oline Construction is a growing general contractor delivering high-quality projects across multiple markets. We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Project Accountant to join our Omaha office and play an important role in the financial success of our construction projects.

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Accountant will manage the day-to-day accounting and financial administration for assigned construction projects from setup through closeout. This person will partner closely with the Controller, Project Managers, and operations team to keep project financials accurate, billing on track, and job-cost information current. Working from home is an option for the right candidate.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong construction accounting background who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants to grow with a company.

What You’ll Do

• Manage project accounting for assigned jobs from setup through closeout.
• Prepare and review owner billings, including AIA-style pay applications, retainage, change orders, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
• Manage and review subcontractor pay applications and payment documentation.
• Reconcile owner billings, subcontractor billings, job costs, commitments, and general ledger activity.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, commitments, change orders, and billing status.
• Partner with Project Managers to review project financials and resolve billing or cost-related questions.
• Assist with monthly work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities and ensure project accounting is complete, accurate, and timely.
• Assist with project setup, contract administration, and closeout activities.
• Help strengthen project accounting processes and internal controls as Oline continues to grow.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Direct project accounting experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of job-cost accounting, owner billing, subcontractor pay applications, retainage, change orders, and construction contracts.
• Working knowledge of WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with detailed financial data.
• CMiC experience is strongly preferred.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with operations teams.

Why Oline

Oline Construction is a growing, entrepreneurial general contractor backed by the strength and resources of Goldenrod Companies. Our team is building complex, high-profile projects while maintaining the collaborative, hands-on environment of a company where your work is seen and valued.

At Oline, you will work closely with operations and leadership—not in a silo. This role offers meaningful exposure to the full life of a construction project, from setup and contracts through billing, WIP, and closeout. You will have the opportunity to help improve processes, take ownership of your work, and make a real impact as the company continues to grow.

We value people who are accountable, proactive, team-oriented, and committed to doing things the right way. If you are looking for a place where you can build your career, contribute ideas, and grow alongside a strong construction platform, Oline is an exciting place to do it.