Sr. Project Accountant

Ascendo Resources, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources, LLC is seeking a Sr. Project Accountant for our Miami, FL client, a growing company in the construction industry.

The role focuses on project-level accounting, including job costing, budgeting, and financial reporting, with hands-on experience in Sage 300 (Timberline). You will manage job costing, monitor revenues and expenses, prepare WIP schedules, and handle AIA billing and lien waivers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of construction or project accounting experience.
• Sage 300 (Timberline) experience required.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and AIA billing.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project-level accounting, including job costing, budget tracking, and cost analysis.
• Monitor project financial performance, including revenues, expenses, and profitability.
• Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Process and track accounts payable and receivable related to projects.
• Handle AIA billing, progress billings, and lien waivers.
• Collaborate with project managers to review budgets, forecasts, and financial status.
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy of data within Sage 300 (Timberline).
• Assist with audit support and maintain compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

AIA billing

Excel

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage 300 (Timberline)

Job description

Sr. Project Accountant – Miami, FL

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Project Accountant to join a growing organization in Miami. This role is ideal for someone with strong construction/project accounting experience and hands-on expertise with Sage 300 (Timberline).

Position Summary

The Project Accountant will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of multiple construction projects, including job costing, budgeting, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project-level accounting, including job costing, budget tracking, and cost analysis
• Monitor project financial performance, including revenues, expenses, and profitability
• Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
• Process and track accounts payable and receivable related to projects
• Handle AIA billing, progress billings, and lien waivers
• Collaborate with project managers to review budgets, forecasts, and financial status
• Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy of data within Sage 300 (Timberline)
• Assist with audit support and maintain compliance with internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of construction or project accounting experience
• Sage 300 (Timberline) experience required
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and AIA billing
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience working with general contractors or subcontractors
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion accounting
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus