Strategic Project Accountant - Multi-Family Construction

Amtec Staffing; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Long-term growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading contractor in housing projects is seeking a skilled Construction Project Accountant in Manhattan Beach, CA. This role involves managing all project-level accounting functions, ensuring accurate billing, job costing, and financial reporting, and being a key liaison between the Accounting and Project Management teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in construction accounting and is proficient with Timberline and Microsoft Excel. The position offers a competitive salary of $90,000 – $120,000 annually along with great benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction or project accounting.
• Strong hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and joint checks.
• Experience supporting multi-family and/or affordable housing projects strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of cost coding, pricing, purchase orders, and job costing.
• Proficiency with Timberline (Sage 300) and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized project contract and accounting files.
• Prepare and review AIA G702 & G703 billings.
• Manage Accounts Receivable, including client invoicing, collections, and payment tracking.
• Manage Accounts Payable, including subcontractor and vendor invoices and payment processing.
• Prepare and administer joint checks in accordance with contract and lien requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms.
• Review project labor and expense charges with Project Managers.
• Analyze job costs and generate detailed project cost reports.
• Review subcontractor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide complete backup billing for CM and affordable housing projects.
• Interact professionally with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Utilize Timberline for project accounting.
• Support accurate and timely financial reporting.

Job description

A leading contractor in housing projects is seeking a skilled Construction Project Accountant in Manhattan Beach, CA. This role involves managing all project-level accounting functions, ensuring accurate billing, job costing, and financial reporting, and being a key liaison between the Accounting and Project Management teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in construction accounting and is proficient with Timberline and Microsoft Excel. The position offers a competitive salary of $90,000 – $120,000 annually along with great benefits and opportunities for growth.