On-Site Project Accountant-Construction

Project Accountant – Construction Location: Louisville, Kentucky Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | Monday–Friday Industry: Heavy Civil Construction Reports To: Controller Position Overview Gregory Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to provide on-site accounting and financial support for an active construction project in Louisville, Kentucky .

This role is ideal for an accounting professional with construction industry experience who is comfortable working closely with project teams in a fast-paced jobsite environment. The Project Accountant will support accounts payable, cash flow activities, vendor invoices, purchase orders, job cost tracking, and project financial reporting .

A significant portion of this position involves recurring cash flow and transaction-related accounting responsibilities, so we are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, consistent, and comfortable managing repetitive financial processes accurately and efficiently . The Project Accountant will work closely with on-site Project Managers and field leadership while serving as the connection between the project and Gregory Construction’s home office accounting team.

What You'll Do

Review and reconcile vendor invoices and project charges for accuracy and proper cost coding Support day-to-day accounts payable activities for the assigned project Assist with recurring cash flow and transaction-related accounting activities Set up, maintain, and monitor purchase orders Track project budgets versus actual costs Identify and communicate cost discrepancies, overruns, or unusual trends Work with Project Managers, vendors, and accounting staff to resolve invoice, PO, and coding discrepancies Maintain accurate project financial records and supporting documentation Assist with tracking committed costs, project expenses, and cash flow needs Support month-end reconciliation and project reporting Ensure project accounting activities follow company policies, procedures, and internal controls Provide additional accounting support to the Controller and home office accounting team as needed What We're Looking For High school diploma or equivalent required 2–3+ years of accounting experience preferred Construction industry accounting experience required Accounts payable experience required Cash flow experience required Experience working with vendor invoices, purchase orders, job costs, and budget-to-actual tracking strongly preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Experience with Foundation or another construction accounting system is a plus Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage repetitive financial transactions accurately and consistently Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively with project managers, field personnel, vendors, and accounting leadership Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial information Work Location This is a full-time, on-site position in Louisville, Kentucky, Monday through Friday.

This is not a remote or hybrid position. Why Gregory Construction? At Gregory Construction, our work is guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Communication, Excellence, and Determination . We are committed to building strong teams, delivering quality work, and creating opportunities for employees to grow within the construction industry.

If you have a background in construction accounting, accounts payable, and cash flow and enjoy supporting active construction projects, we encourage you to apply.