Project Accountant - Greenville

HarperGC•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Harper General Contractors, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Accountant to support the accounting and financial processes of multiple construction projects from startup through closeout. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate job cost tracking, timely billing, subcontractor payment processing, and compliance with contractual and company requirements. The Project Accountant works closely with project teams to review, process, and maintain project financial data, while providing accounting support and resolving system or cost-related issues as they arise. This position emphasizes the accounting and systems side of project financials, with project teams retaining ownership of budgets, commitments, and cost management decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience), required.
Minimum of 2–3 years of accounting experience, preferred (construction or project-based accounting experience, a plus).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail.
A “Can Do” attitude.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while working with multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction accounting and project management systems (e.g., Procore, Sage 300 CRE, or similar ERPs), preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s, preferred.
Familiarity with AIA billing, lien waivers, retainage, and subcontractor pay applications, a plus.

Responsibilities

Project Financial Transactions & Job Cost Accounting
Oversee transactional administration of assigned projects, including budgets, commitments, subcontractor pay applications and committed costs.
Monitor for accurate and up-to-date job cost records and alignment between systems (e.g., ERP and project management platforms).
Assist project teams with budget imports, budget adjustments, cost corrections, and commitment setup.
Subcontractor Invoicing (Pay Apps), Disbursements and Relationships
Act as the accounting liaison for trade partners, assisting with invoice entry in Procore, compliance document uploads, and resolving payment-related questions.
Assist Trade Partners with ACH setup via Procore Pay and invoicing system requirements.
Review and process Trade Partner commitments, change orders, pay applications, ensuring accuracy, and compliance with company requirements.
Track and collect lien waivers (including sub-tier waivers.)
Sync Trade Partner commitments and invoicing between Procore and Sage 300 CRE, resolving discrepancies as needed.
Process Trade Partner payments through Procore Pay and record payment activity for invoices processed through internal check runs.
Systems, Reporting & Reconciliation
Ensure accurate data flow between systems (e.g., Procore, Sage 300 CRE) and resolve discrepancies.
Reconcile project accounts, commitments, and costs across platforms.
Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready project documentation and financial transactions.
Operational & Administrative Support
Partner closely with Project Managers, Operations, and Accounting leadership to support project financial needs.
Assist with project setup, including budgets, cost codes, and commitment structures.
Prepare necessary reports and backup documentation for manifest billings as required.
Support budget revisions, cost reallocation, and project financial adjustments.
Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and reporting as the company grows.
Research and resolve discrepancies in project transactional data, working with project teams to address coding, cost, or system-related issues.