Construction Project Accountant
Jobot
Detroit, MI
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$95,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Budgeting, Change Requests/Orders, Concrete, Construction, Construction Projects, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Data Cleaning, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Projections, Follow Through, Forecasting, Leadership, Legal, Liens, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Process Improvement, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Detroit, MI
POSTED
3 days ago
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Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
A bit about us:
We’re a self-perform construction group delivering steel, civil, concrete, and interior scopes for demanding clients and high-visibility work. We run lean, collaborate closely across operations and leadership, and we’re in a growth phase—meaning your work will be seen, valued, and impactful. We prioritize long-term fit, consistency, and strong follow-through.
The Project Accountant partners with project teams to manage job cost accounting, billing, forecasting support, and accurate reporting across multiple projects. You’ll be a key link between operations and finance—ensuring clean data, timely invoicing, and clear visibility into project performance.
Why join us?
Why This Role
- High visibility with project leadership
- Opportunity to help shape processes as the team grows
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Manage job cost setup and maintenance (budgets, cost codes, commitments, change orders).
- Oversee AP/AR entries tied to projects; validate coding and approvals.
- Prepare and process progress billings (including lien waivers/backup documentation as needed).
- Track and reconcile subcontractor/vendor costs; help maintain accurate WIP reporting.
- Support monthly close activities related to projects; assist in variance analysis.
- Maintain organized project financial documentation; help improve processes and controls.
- Partner with PMs/ops leaders to surface cost trends, risks, and billing timing. [Ideal Cont...ient Visit | Txt]
Desired Qualifications
- 3+ years of accounting experience; construction/project accounting strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with job cost concepts: WIP, retainage, pay apps, change orders, commitments.
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups); ERP/accounting software experience a plus.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-moving, lean environment.
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About the Company
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com