Project Accountant

Sanford, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Accountant / Project Accounting Manager to oversee the financial performance of our construction projects and ensure they remain on budget compliant and financially sound. This role is essential in supporting project managers maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely billing collections and payables management. The ideal candidate is detailoriented proactive and experienced in construction accounting practices including lien laws and contract billing requirements.

$50000 - $60000 a year

Project Accountant - Construction

Key Responsibilities:

Project Accounting & Financial Management

Ensure construction projects stay on budget and meet financial goals.

Manage all accounting functions related to assigned construction projects.

Collaborate with project managers to process monthly draws and progress billings.

Audit payables maintain receivables and estimate project cash flow.

Assist in setting up and maintaining project accounting files and documentation.

Maintain strong working relationships with Owners (AR) Vendors and Suppliers (AP).

Stay current with construction accounting standards industry trends and lien law requirements.

Technical & Project Management Skills

Apply project accounting principles to daily operations.

Monitor project compliance with financial regulations for both Subcontractors and General Contractors.

Understand Florida Lien Rights NTOs lien timelines and related documentation.

Ensure accuracy in AIA billing for Subcontractors and General Contractors.

Prepare and manage lien waivers lien notices and related filings.

Process subcontractor change orders back charges and contract billing requirements.

Manage Accounts Payable for subcontractors and suppliers with precision and timeliness.

Attention to Detail Communication & Collaboration

Prioritize tasks effectively and meet strict deadlines.

Work closely with the Accounting Department to ensure seamless financial operations.

Collaborate with project managers to support project objectives and financial accuracy.

Maintain high accuracy in recording transactions and financial data.

Understand AR & AP timelines processes and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

Proven experience in construction accounting or project accounting.

Strong understanding of AIA billing Florida lien laws NTO procedures and construction financial processes.

Experience with Sage (required). Experience with Yardi is a plus.

Excellent communication organizational and timemanagement skills.

Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.

High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Familiarity with subcontractor and general contractor billing requirements.

Experience managing AP/AR in a construction environment.

Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.

Property management experience is a plus.

Benefits including medical dental vision and bonus opportunities.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.