Project Accountant I

The Lemoine Company • Lafayette, LA

20h

About The Position

LEMOINE is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Project Accountant to support its Operations Team with financial and administrative functions on active projects. The role works closely with Project Managers and other project leaders to support accurate job cost tracking, subcontractor compliance, billing, and risk management. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of accounts payable experience.
• May require an associate degree or equivalent training and education beyond high school.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to conduct professional business communication with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency working with spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly owner payment applications, lien waivers, and cost-verification packages, while monitoring project accounts receivable.
• Verify subcontractor compliance—including active insurance, licensing, and executed agreements—before releasing monthly payments.
• Attend project start-up and buyout meetings to establish billing terms, job schedules, tax status, and accounting parameters.
• Review job cost charges, prepare necessary reclassification journal entries, and assist Project Managers with monthly accruals and forecasts.
• Facilitate project close-out by collecting final lien waivers, resolving open payables, and closing subcontracts in the accounting system.
• Maintain electronic files for critical project documentation and provide day-to-day administrative support across project and accounting teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree