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We are looking for a Project Accountant to support construction projects by overseeing financial activity from project setup through final closeout in Manheim, Pennsylvania. This position works closely with project management and preconstruction teams to strengthen cost visibility, maintain accurate billing, and uphold compliance with contract terms. The role is well suited for someone who combines strong construction accounting knowledge with a detail-oriented approach to reporting, receivables, and project controls.

Responsibilities:

• Establish financial records for newly awarded projects in the accounting system, ensuring budgets, cost categories, and phases reflect approved estimates and project needs.
• Review and process project-related vendor invoices, assigning costs accurately to the appropriate job, phase, and cost structure.
• Track budget performance by comparing committed, planned, and actual project costs, and communicate notable variances to project leadership.
• Partner with Project Managers to keep cost-to-complete forecasts current and support informed financial decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and issue monthly client billings in accordance with contract requirements, including standard industry forms and customer-specific invoicing formats.
• Examine contract documents and billing provisions with internal teams and customers to confirm invoicing accuracy and alignment with contractual obligations.
• Record incoming customer payments, assist with accounts receivable follow-up, and support collection efforts to improve cash flow on assigned projects.
• Coordinate financial administration for subcontract agreements, purchase orders, change orders, retainage releases, and lien waiver documentation using project accounting tools.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready project files and contribute to month-end close, work-in-progress reporting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, licensing support, and audit or surety information requests.
• Help improve accounting workflows and reporting practices within project financial systems while providing additional accounting support as needed.
• Experience in project accounting or construction accounting, with the ability to manage financial activity across multiple active projects.
• Knowledge of job costing, owner billing, accounts receivable, subcontractor payment processes, and work-in-progress reporting.
• Ability to interpret contract terms and apply billing provisions accurately within a project-based accounting environment.
• Familiarity with construction accounting platforms such as Trimble Viewpoint Vista, Deltek, or Deltek Vision.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify cost variances, support forecasting, and maintain reliable financial records.
• High attention to detail and organizational ability to keep documentation complete, accurate, and ready for audit review.
• Effective communication skills for working with project teams, customers, vendors, and internal finance leadership.

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