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Project Accountant Aston Carter Covington, GA

• On-Site Apply Finance Procore Auditing Autodesk Accounting Mitigation Procurement Construction Supply Chain Change Orders Presentations Risk Analysis Subcontracting Cost Management Change Management Project Management Project Accounting Quantity Surveying Financial Statements Construction Management Commercial Construction Construction Accounting Stakeholder Communications Construction Management Software 1 to 3 years $79,997 - $99,986 / yr Posted 2 days ago

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Project Accountant Long term | Huge Opportunity Job Description Support full-cycle cost management for construction projects, establishing and maintaining robust cost controls from project concept through completion. Facilitate the use of the subcontractor change management system, ensuring timely responses from responsible parties and performing completeness reviews on all submissions. Process change orders in the system of record, ensuring all entries meet timeliness, accuracy, and completeness standards. Provide audit and transactional finance support for project sites, focusing on the detailed financial elements of change orders, subcontractor compliance, and related documentation. Support the preparation and presentation of monthly cost reports and risk assessments to internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key variances, risks, and recommended mitigation actions. Contribute to monthly stakeholder meetings and formal presentations by providing clear financial content, data-driven insights, and informed commentary. Review and interpret contractual terms to recommend entitlements related to change orders, claims, and other commercial matters. Coordinate directly with client finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and full compliance with established financial controls. Analyze and report on local labor markets, union implications, commodity cost fluctuations, and tax impacts to inform project cost strategy and budget updates. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 1+ year of project accounting or finance experience in the construction industry. 1-3+ years of experience in a project management, cost management, or accounting role within the commercial construction industry. Thorough understanding of construction accounting principles and practices. Hands-on experience with the entire change order lifecycle, from initiation through approval and closeout. Proficiency in construction management software such as Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Covington, GA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.07/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Covington,GA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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