Project Accountant - Cleveland

Higley Construction•Cleveland, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Higley Construction has been one of the most experienced and respected construction firms in the region. The company surpassed 100 years in business—a century shaped by an unwavering commitment to its core values of people, ethics, respect, commitment, and excellence. Since its founding in 1925, Higley Construction has partnered with clients to bring their goals and visions to life, consistently guided by honesty, integrity, and mutual respect. At Higley Construction, we build more than buildings — we build trust, relationships, and communities. From the offices where you work, to the schools where you learn, and the hospitals where you heal, we create environments where people can live, work, and thrive. With every project, we go beyond bricks and mortar to connect people and place, delivering spaces that stand the test of time. As a 100% Employee-Owned Company, we foster a culture of shared success, job stability, and long-term financial growth for all employees. Within the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you're building more than a career — you're building ownership. Higley Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team. The Project Accountant will develop knowledge of construction accounting and project financials. Reporting to the Regional Vice President, with accountability to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, this role plays a critical part in overseeing the financial management of construction projects. This role will be 100% in person at our active construction job-site, providing direct engagement with project teams and real-time oversight of financial activities.

Requirements

Candidate should have the ability to work against deadlines, respond to changes, and prioritize when necessary.
Ability to identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
Develop and maintain positive professional relationships both internally and externally.
Strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions and demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence.
Candidate should be an effective communicator, show attention to detail, and have strong execution skills.
A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership.
Candidate should demonstrate an understanding of financial acumen.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Intermediate understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Cost accounting or construction knowledge, a plus.
Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a plus.
Although no previous experience is required for this role, 1-2 years in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field is a benefit.

Responsibilities

Manage the financial life cycle of construction projects from inception through closing.
Manage the Accounts Payable / Receivable process related to projects.
Processing owner progress billings as well as managing the creation, review, and submission to all stakeholders.
Collection of accounts receivable pay applications from our clients.
Timely processing & remittance of accounts payable pay applications to our subcontractors.
Helping to facilitate the processing of cash receipts and the prompt payment of associated subcontractors.
Participate in month-end close reconciliations and processes including job costing, journal entries, variance reporting, ensuring vouchers and invoices are posted to appropriate periods, and other month-end checklist tasks.
Participate in special projects with the accounting team as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.