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 35 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
Background Profile
35 years of project accounting experience within the construction industry required
Experience supporting multiple construction projects simultaneously
Knowledge of subcontractor payment applications, owner billings, purchase orders, contracts, job costs, and construction accounting processes
Experience reviewing project financial data and job-cost reports
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills
Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
Proactive approach with the ability to identify issues and take initiative
Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to assist beyond core responsibilities
Flexible and adaptable in a small, collaborative work environment
Ability to take the lead when developing or improving processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required
Experience with Vista, GC Pay, Bluebeam, and Procore preferred
Experience with Section 3, Davis-Bacon, certified payroll, and lien-waiver requirements preferred
Payroll certification or related payroll compliance experience is a plus but not required
Features and Benefits of Client
Bonus eligibility
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) eligibility after 90 days
PTO
Bonus eligibility