Project Accountant

Aston Carter•Baltimore, MD

2d•$34 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Construction Accountant to join our team and manage the financial aspects of multiple construction projects. You will play a crucial role in tracking and analyzing project costs, ensuring financial alignment with budgets, and facilitating accurate project cost reporting.

Requirements

Strong integrity and work ethic.
Strong technical skills.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
A minimum of 3-5 years in construction accounting or a similar role.
Previous experience with construction project accounting software (e.g., Procore, Sage 100 Contractor, Timberscan, and Textura).
Experience in architecture and engineering/construction AIA completion billing, job costing, and/or service provider accounting.
Familiarity with construction contracts, change orders, and project documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to seek out information and find solutions to keep projects on track financially.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Thorough understanding of job cost accounting and financial reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in architecture and engineering/construction AIA completion billing.
Familiarity with construction contracts, change orders, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

Track and analyze project costs, ensuring alignment with budgets.
Oversee the financial management of multiple projects.
Manage job cost systems, including data input, account reconciliation, and variance analysis.
Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure accurate project cost reporting.
Assist with project closeouts, including final invoicing and lien releases.
Prepare and submit accurate and timely project invoices.
Verify that billing aligns with project contracts and milestones.
Compile required supporting documentation.
Coordinate with project managers to address any billing discrepancies.
Rectify billing errors as needed to maintain the accuracy of invoices.
Manage the entire accounts payable process, including processing invoices and pay applications, verifying contract values and retainage calculations, coding, posting, and disbursing payments.
Reconcile vendor and subcontractor accounts.
Collaborate with project managers and subcontractors to resolve payment discrepancies.
Support month- and year-end close processes as requested, including maintaining committed cost accuracy, and management of open items, such as unbilled invoices.
Prepare forecasts and cash flow reports.
Assist in the preparation of WIP schedules for ongoing construction projects.
Provide management with requested reports as necessary.
Ensure compliance with accounting principles and industry standards.
Provide excellent customer service by responding to clients’ concerns and inquiries promptly and professionally.
Manage the company’s compliance with income, gross receipts, and sales taxes across multiple jurisdictions.
Update software programs and archive databases as required.
Ensure accurate data synchronization between ERP, Procore, and/or Timberscan.