Project Accountant

MRA Recruiting Services•Milwaukee, WI

12d

About The Position

The Project Accountant supports the financial and administrative operations of commercial construction projects at Heritage Glass. Working closely with Project Managers, field teams, vendors, and the accounting department, the role helps ensure accurate job costing, billing, documentation, and project coordination. The position also focuses on process improvement by assessing operational practices, systems, and procedures and recommending and implementing efficiency enhancements. The role includes general accounting and financial responsibilities, such as preparing and analyzing Work in Progress reports, supporting financial reporting and audit activities, reviewing financial controls, and conducting additional financial analysis. It also supports construction project accounting through draw preparation and billing, job costing and change-order tracking, compliance and lien-waiver processing, and coordination across project management, estimating, accounting, human resources, and IT. The Project Accountant is a valued partner to project managers, operations leaders, and field teams in delivering commercial construction projects. Heritage Glass describes its workplace as respectful and team-oriented, guided by Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dependability, and teamwork.

Requirements

3–4 years of experience in an accounting or finance role.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction, manufacturing, or a related trade industry.
An associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and analyze Work in Progress (WIP) reports for financial accuracy and completeness.
Work with Project Managers to understand project financial capabilities and challenges.
Work with the Accounting Manager to support accurate and timely financial reporting and coordinate quarterly and year-end audit activities.
Reconcile or review bank and credit card statements and handle monthly sales and use tax worksheets.
Conduct financial analysis and special projects to support operational profitability and efficiency.
Collaborate with Project Managers to compile and submit monthly applications for payment/draws (AIA), or review and execute draws prepared by others.
Code and enter invoices, expense reports, and job-costed timesheets.
Track and submit change orders and billing close-outs as needed.
Issue or review subcontractor payments and process lien waivers.
Ensure contract and compliance requirements are met before funds are released.
Provide construction-services coordination across project management, estimating, accounting, human resources, and IT, including assistance to roles on specialized projects.
Assess operational practices, systems, and procedures and recommend and implement efficiency improvements.