Project Accountant - 2598

JHL Constructors • Englewood, CO

39d

About The Position

The Project Accountant plays a critical role in supporting both Operations and Finance teams throughout all phases of construction projects. This position ensures accurate financial administration, billing, compliance, and project closeout, acting as a key liaison between project management and accounting functions. The Project Accountant helps drive successful project execution by maintaining up-to-date records, facilitating communication, and providing essential financial support.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Nice To Haves

• 1-4 years experience

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects in CMiC and Procore, including billing contracts, budgets, and contract documentation.
• Obtain and validate tax-exempt certificates from client and apply for JHL's certificate, providing to subs and vendors as requested.
• Add or modify cost codes on jobs as requested by project teams.
• Support Project Managers (PMs) in creating owner billings directly within CMiC, including review, pulling backup documentation, and posting.
• Monitor AR collections status and overdue billings, communicating with PMs on timing of collection.
• Assist with preparing AIA change orders and sub change orders as requested by PMs.
• Move job costs within and between projects.
• Assist with certified payroll reporting on government-funded projects.
• Prepare and provide lien releases for PMs as needed.
• Support project closeout, including completion of closeout checklist, confirmation of full billing and change order posting, and final cost posting.
• Review and process subcontractor pay applications.
• Manage compliance communication with subcontractors and update within Textura.
• Authorize ACH payments for subcontractors and joint check payments to subs/suppliers.
• Obtain and file all sub-contractor COIs and update status in Textura.
• Tracking sub-executed contracts and updating status in Textura.
• Assist Controller and PMs with owner project audits as needed.
• Run reports, pull invoices, and perform other tasks as requested by PMs and PEs.
• Maintain the jobs and PMs list that includes project name, address, PX, PM, PE and Superintendent assigned to the project.
• Updating subcontract attachments/forms, insurance checklists, Textura guidelines, etc. as needed.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick days, holidays a 401(k)-retirement plan with a match and fringe benefits.
• In addition, paid housing is provided for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees