Project Accountant-Construction

Project Accountant – Commercial General Contractor

About the company
Our client is a well-established commercial general contractor in metro Atlanta. They build ground-up and renovation projects. They're adding a Project Accountant to support a growing project backlog.

What you'll do

• Manage project-level accounting for a portfolio of active commercial construction jobs
• Prepare and submit monthly pay applications (AIA G702/G703) and track retainage
• Process subcontractor and vendor invoices and verify them against contracts and change orders
• Collect and track lien waivers, certificates of insurance, and subcontractor compliance documents
• Maintain job cost reports and reconcile committed costs, budgets, and change orders
• Partner with project managers on cost-to-complete forecasts and WIP reporting
• Support month-end close, account reconciliations, and audit requests
• Help with project setup and closeout in the accounting system

What you bring

• 2–5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in construction or general contracting
• Working knowledge of AIA billing, retainage, lien waivers, and job costing
• Experience with construction accounting software 
• Strong Excel skills and close attention to detail
• Clear communication with project managers, subcontractors, and owners
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Why apply

• Competitive base salary plus bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) with match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable company with a strong project pipeline and room to grow

APPLY TO: megan.cantone@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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