# 2002 Staff Project Accountant
Job Overview
We are seeking a Project / Staff Accountant to support day-to-day project accounting operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong construction accounting experience who can balance project accounting responsibilities with general accounting functions. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring efficient financial processes while partnering closely with Project Managers to help keep projects on budget and on schedule.
Our client is a long-established structural steel and fabrication company based in the Detroit area. As a stable, team-oriented organization, they value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. You’ll join a close-knit finance team where your expertise directly contributes to project success and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Project Accounting
Collaborate with Project Managers to manage financial administration from project initiation through close-out
Set up and maintain project records within the accounting system
Review contracts and proposals to ensure proper project setup and revenue recognition compliance
Monitor labor and expense charges; perform labor adjustments and journal entries as needed
Review and record inventory allocations
Track budgets, forecasts, and actual costs across multiple projects
Participate in monthly billing and revenue recognition processes
Prepare draft and final invoices for assigned projects
Compile required documentation including client waivers, sworn statements, and compliance forms
Maintain subcontractor files, including certificates of insurance, qualifications, and related documentation
Review and issue subcontractor agreements
Initiate subcontractor payments based on contract terms
Track receipt of waivers and sworn statements from subcontractors
Partner with Project Managers to review and process change orders
Maintain knowledge of lien processes, Notices of Furnishing, Notices of Commencement, and certificates of insurance
Reporting & Analysis
Review weekly project status reports and identify projects requiring additional analysis
Obtain, review, and update job estimates, projections, and change orders as needed
Participate in monthly project review meetings to provide financial insight
Create ad hoc reporting for leadership
Monitor AR aging and work with Project Managers and clients to resolve outstanding balances
Accounting Operations
Prepare and maintain monthly general ledger reconciliations and closing documentation
Manage journal entries and ensure proper supporting documentation
Review, code, and process vendor and subcontractor invoices
Ensure timely payments and maintain accurate AP records
Assist with check runs and payment processing
Payroll Support
Assist with weekly payroll processing
Verify timecards, job cost allocations, and payroll deductions
Coordinate with HR and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely payroll
Maintain payroll records and support compliance with labor laws and internal policies
Additional Responsibilities
Support the Controller and finance team with additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting processes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry
Strong knowledge of construction contracts, AIA billing, and job costing
Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Spectrum/Viewpoint, Crystal Reports, or similar platforms preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment