Project Accountant

Salary: $75,000-$95,000 + Bonus Potential

• Newly created position driven by company growth.
• Opportunity to work directly with an experienced and supportive accounting leader.
• High-visibility role partnering with project managers and operations teams.
• Exposure to complex project accounting and billing across a diverse project portfolio.
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office), strong benefits, bonus potential, and long-term growth opportunities.
• Collaborative culture with excellent employee retention.

• Manage project setup, billing, and closeout activities.
• Review contracts to ensure accurate billing terms and project requirements.
• Prepare progress billings, pay applications, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain schedules of values, WIP schedules, job costing, and project records.
• Partner with project managers to monitor project performance and billing status.
• Manage collections, cash application, and resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Support reporting, audits, and process improvement initiatives.

• 3+ years of experience supporting large, complex construction or project-based engagements, including ownership of billing, receivables, and project accounting activities.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with Project Managers and Operations teams to support project setup, contract compliance, billing accuracy, job costing, and timely project closeout.
• Experience billing T&M, cost-plus, percent-complete, and other contract types.
• Strong accounts receivable, collections, and cash application experience.
• Ability to work independently and quickly contribute with minimal training.
• Strong Excel and ERP/accounting system experience.