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United Painting Services, Inc

Construction Project Accountant

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A Construction Accountant prepares financial records and reports for a construction project or company. Maintains construction project budgets and manages financial transactions with contractors and subcontractors. Works with construction managers to track expenses and ensure compliance with accounting procedures. May review contractor bids and job cost estimates.

$85,624 / year median in North Carolina

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Join our team! We're looking for an experienced Project Accountant to manage the financial side of commercial construction projects from kickoff to closeout. If you have experience with job costing, progress billing (AIA billing), WIP reporting, and construction accounting, we'd love to talk. Responsibilities Manage the financial lifecycle of assigned construction projects. Prepare and submit monthly owner billings, including progress billing and supporting documentation. Track project budgets, job costs, committed costs, and profitability. Assist project managers with cost reporting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Monitor and record change orders, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements. Review lien waivers, certificates of insurance, certified payroll, and GC specific compliance documentation. Monitor accounts receivable and assist with collections on outstanding invoices. Reconcile project costs and assist with monthly financial close. Maintain organized electronic project files and accounting records. Communicate professionally with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams. Qualifications 3+ years of project accounting experience, preferably in commercial construction. Experience with job costing, progress billing, retainage, and construction contracts. Strong understanding of construction accounting principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Sage Intacct Construction ++ Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in account reconciliation, cost management, and account analysis. You'll be part of a growing mid-sized company where your work directly impacts project success and company growth. We value integrity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a stable and growing commercial subcontractor, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay:
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance