Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description - Project Accountant
Our client in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join its growing construction accounting team. This is a full-time, fully in-office opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional with 3–5 years of construction project accounting experience who enjoys partnering with project teams, managing billing and payment activity, reviewing job costs, and supporting multiple projects simultaneously.

Company Profile
A growing construction organization with a collaborative, team-oriented environment and a strong commitment to operational excellence.

Project Accountant Role
The Project Accountant will report to a Senior Project Accountant and will be responsible for supporting the financial activity of multiple construction projects.
This individual will work closely with Project Managers and Contract Administrators to ensure all relevant financial information is received, accurately recorded, and applied to each project. Key areas of responsibility include project billing, subcontractor payment applications, contract and invoice review, vendor payments, job-cost analysis, compliance tracking, and project closeout support.
Process and review subcontractor payment applications, purchase orders, and incidental invoices for multiple construction projects
Assist Contract Administrators with setting up new projects in Procore, Vista, and GC Pay
Ensure subcontractor payment applications and purchase orders are accurately entered into GC Pay
Review project contracts and supporting financial documentation
Meet monthly with project teams to analyze job costs, budgets, and project variances
Assist with the review of job-cost reports and project financial performance
Prepare and process monthly owner payment applications
Submit all project-specific supporting documentation and track payment status
Follow up on outstanding owner payments as needed
Track Section 3 and Davis-Bacon requirements for applicable projects
Collect monthly compliance forms, certified payroll records, and other required documentation from subcontractors
Update subcontractor compliance status within Vista
Confirm subcontractors remain current with all applicable project and regulatory compliance requirements
Submit required project files to housing authorities, the Department of Community Affairs, and other applicable entities
Process weekly vendor payments through GC Pay and OneAP
Prepare and upload positive-pay files to the bank
Ensure project teams follow established invoice-approval procedures
Confirm payments are processed accurately and in accordance with contractual payment terms
Review lien waivers in GC Pay, as applicable
Assist project teams with job closeout activities
Build and maintain positive relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and trade partners

Features and Benefits of Client
Bonus eligibility
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) eligibility after 90 days
PTO
Bonus eligibility