Senior Project Accountant - Construction (WIP & Billing)

Centurion Selection, LLC; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Selection, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support financial management and reporting for multiple construction projects in Florida. The role is hands-on, focusing on budgeting, WIP, cost-to-complete, and close processes to ensure accurate project accounting.

You will work with project teams on subcontractor billing, change orders, and monthly reporting, while maintaining schedules and documentation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in construction accounting, project accounting, or job costing.
• Strong understanding of construction project financials and job costing.
• Experience with subcontractor billing, owner billing, retainage, change orders, and commitments.
• Understanding of WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for assigned construction projects.
• Maintain accurate project budgets, commitments, contracts, and cost-to-complete information.
• Process and review subcontractor and vendor invoices, ensuring costs are coded to the correct project and cost codes.
• Prepare and process owner billings, progress applications, and payment requisitions.
• Track accounts payable, accounts receivable, retainage, commitments, and change orders.
• Reconcile project costs against the approved budget and identify discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly project financial reporting and forecasting.
• Prepare monthly WIP reports and assist with percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Monitor project cash flow and outstanding receivables.
• Review subcontractor payment applications and supporting documentation.
• Track change orders and ensure changes reflected in financials.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including accruals and journal entries.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and accounting records.
• Support project audits and provide financial information as required.
• Work with operations to ensure costs are recorded accurately and timely.
• Identify potential financial issues and communicate to leadership.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

Excel expertise

Financial reporting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Procore

Sage 300 CRE

Viewpoint

CMiC

Yardi

Job description

Centurion Selection, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support financial management and reporting for multiple construction projects in Florida. The role is hands-on, focusing on budgeting, WIP, cost-to-complete, and close processes to ensure accurate project accounting.

You will work with project teams on subcontractor billing, change orders, and monthly reporting, while maintaining schedules and documentation.