Project Accountant in Construction

Fairway Management, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fairway Construction Co., Inc. is hiring a Project Accountant to provide general accounting support to project teams and deliver timely, accurate project financials. The role is responsible for reviewing invoices and budgets, preparing financial reports, creating monthly pay applications, and ensuring project costs are appropriately reflected in project budgets. The position is based in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days in the office. Fairway Construction provides construction, project management, and consulting services for a range of developments, including affordable and market-rate multifamily housing, skilled nursing care centers, residential lofts, historic property rehabilitation, and senior memory care facilities. The company emphasizes entrepreneurship, integrity, accountability, and serving communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
At least five years of work experience in an accounting environment.
At least two years of accounting experience in the construction industry.
Knowledge of project cost accounting.
Knowledge of construction pay applications.
Familiarity with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Familiarity with Sage Intacct and Procore/Procore Pay.
Analytical ability to compile relevant data into useful information.
Communication and interpersonal skills to work in a team environment.
Customer service skills to support field personnel and management.
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
Organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Perform construction project accounting functions.
Maintain project-related records and change orders, and proactively address deficiencies.
Review, enter, and approve supplier invoices related to projects.
Review and approve overhead charges applied to projects.
Review account totals related to project assets and expenses.
Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management.
Create or approve project-related customer billings.
Confer with the Operations team regarding unpaid contract billings.
Discuss opportunities for additional billings with management.
Respond to customer requests for additional details.
Close out project accounts upon project completion.
Compile information for internal and external auditors as required.
Assess and improve internal processes and controls as appropriate.
Perform other assignments as directed by management.