Senior Project Accountant

Cook & Boardman Group • Simpsonville, SC

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About The Position

The Senior Project Accountant owns the financial administration of assigned construction projects from contract award through closeout. The role covers contract billing, pay applications, job cost reconciliation, and change order processing, and requires independent judgment on financially significant matters. The position serves as the final gatekeeper for project closeouts and related inventory, while partnering with Project Managers, Sales, and Accounting leadership to protect project margin and ensure accurate, timely revenue recognition. The Senior Project Accountant may also provide guidance and review support to Project Accountants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; listed as preferred.
• At least 4–5 years of progressive experience in project or construction accounting, including pay applications, contract billing, and job reconciliation.
• Strong working knowledge of construction contract billing, including pay applications, change orders, and job cost accounting.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion when resolving complex billing, reconciliation, and project closeout matters.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with Project Managers, Sales, and senior leadership.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with construction or contract accounting or ERP software, such as Comsense.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end contract billing and pay application processes for assigned projects, ensuring accuracy, contract compliance, and timely submission.
• Reconcile job costs and revenue, proactively identifying and resolving variances, work-in-progress discrepancies, and sales order issues.
• Research and process change orders, using independent judgment to resolve complex billing disputes, back charges, and missing material issues.
• Verify contractual, billing, and documentation requirements before finalizing project closeouts.
• Own inventory reconciliation for assigned projects, ensuring accurate tracking and resolution of discrepancies.
• Analyze project financials to identify risk, cost overruns, or billing exposure, and escalate significant issues to Accounting and business leadership.
• Review Project Accountants’ work on complex billing, reconciliation, and closeout matters, providing guidance and serving as an escalation point.
• Partner with Project Managers, Sales, and Accounting leadership to ensure contract terms are reflected appropriately in billing and revenue recognition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior