Senior Project Accountant

Cook & Boardman Group • Jacksonville, FL

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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 oversees contract billing, pay applications, job cost reconciliation, and change order processing, exercising independent judgment on matters of financial significance. It serves as the final gatekeeper for project closeouts and related inventory, and partners with Project Managers, Sales, and Accounting leadership to protect project margin and ensure accurate, timely revenue recognition. The role may also provide guidance and review support to Project Accountants.

The position operates in both a professional office setting and a warehouse environment. It routinely uses standard office equipment, and occasional travel to project sites may be required. Warehouse conditions include proximity to forklifts and other heavy machinery, use of various tools and hardware, frequent heavy lifting, and exposure to variable weather, including extreme heat and cold. The role includes regular talking, hearing, and seeing; frequent standing, walking, handling or feeling objects, and reaching; frequent lifting of 5–25 pounds; and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 in resolving complex billing, reconciliation, and project closeout matters.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of 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 manage multiple projects and competing priorities independently in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with construction/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, WIP discrepancies, and sales order issues.
• Research and process change orders, exercising independent judgment to resolve complex billing disputes, back charges, and missing material issues.
• Serve as the gatekeeper for project closeouts, verifying that contractual, billing, and documentation requirements are satisfied before finalizing a project.
• Own inventory reconciliation tied to 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 properly reflected in billing and revenue recognition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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