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Construction Project Accountant

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AUCH Construction

Pontiac, MI (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/24/2026

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Job Description

Position Overview As a Project Accountant, you will own the financial lifecycle of assigned construction projects, from setup through closeout, serving as the primary financial partner to Project Managers. You'll combine hands-on transaction processing with analysis and advisory, leveraging our construction tech stack to keep budgets, billings, and compliance on track. Position Overview As a Project Accountant, you will own the financial lifecycle of assigned construction projects, from setup through closeout, serving as the primary financial partner to Project Managers. You'll combine hands-on transaction processing with analysis and advisory, leveraging our construction tech stack to keep budgets, billings, and compliance on track.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Financial Management Prepare, review and maintain project budgets and forecasts. Monitor project budgets, investigate variances and update team on financial status Provide statuses to CFO on over/under billings Owner Billings and Receivables Prepare monthly owner billings Verify items billed are within contract requirements Verify all contractor and subcontractor invoices approved are included in owner billing Obtain PM approval on owner billing Track open receivables Follow up on outstanding receivables Accounts Payable and Pay Applications Review and code vendor and subcontractor invoices Verify subcontractor invoices have been submitted for subcontractors working on project Ensure Lien Waivers and Insurance paperwork are correct and received prior to payment Ensure certified payroll information is collected, if required Contracts and Change Orders Record and trac executed contracts and change orders Update project budgets for change orders Collect and verify all contract and insurance items are received prior to subcontractor being on jobsite Verify updated contract amounts and estimated costs to complete on WIP schedules Update project forecasts for change orders Reporting Deliver timely job cost reports and cash flow projections Provide monthly WIP updates with explanations of any large variances from month-to-month Identify any budget overruns Project Close Out Coordinate financial close out with team Confirm all compliance documentation has been received Finalize cost reports and potential change orders Software and Systems
SAGE 300 CRE
(Timberline) for job cost, commitments, A/P, A/R and WIP Procore for document control Buildr for project cash flow projections GCPay for subcontractor payment applications Docusign for contract and change order execution
Qualifications & Skills Education:
Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience:
3+ years' experience in construction/project accounting (commercial construction preferred)
Technical Skills Required:
Proficient in administering/using
SAGE 300 CRE
software , familiarity with Procore and GC Pay and strong Microsoft Excel skills (must be able to create reports quickly by knowing core Excel functions. Assessment may be required to validate this knowledge.
Communication Skills:
Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills c
Detail-Oriented:
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
Problem-Solving Skills:
Proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem This role includes responsibilities performed in a traditional office setting. Office-based duties may involve extended periods of sitting or standing at a workstation, consistent computer use, and participation in meetings. Employees may experience typical office conditions such as moderate noise levels, climate-controlled environments, and standard ergonomic expectations. Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; responsibilities may evolve or change as business needs arise, with or without prior notice. AUCH Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information
Benefits:
Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid sick time Paid time off Profit sharing Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now OR in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (example: H-1b visa or others)? Summarize how you have used Sage 300CRE (formally Timberline) Summarize how your experience matches this position.
Experience:
GC Pay:
1 year (Preferred) Sage 300 CRE (Timberline): 1 year (Required)
Work Location:
In person