Project Accountant

Our Project Accounting Department is Growing! This is a new opening due to growth in the Accounting Department. We value transparency and want our potential candidates to know that this role is full-time onsite at the office.

Position Overview

As a Project Accountant, you will own the financial lifecycle of assigned construction projects, from setup through closeout, serving as the primary financial partner to Project Managers. You’ll combine hands-on transaction processing with analysis and advisory, leveraging our construction tech stack to keep budgets, billings, and compliance on track.

Key Responsibilities

Project Financial Management Prepare, review and maintain project budgets and forecasts. Monitor project budgets, investigate variances and update team on financial status Provide statuses to CFO on over/under billings Owner Billings and Receivables Prepare monthly owner billings Verify items billed are within contract requirements Verify all contractor and subcontractor invoices approved are included in owner billing Obtain PM approval on owner billing Track open receivables Follow up on outstanding receivables Accounts Payable and Pay Applications Review and code vendor and subcontractor invoices Verify subcontractor invoices have been submitted for subcontractors working on project Ensure Lien Waivers and Insurance paperwork are correct and received prior to payment Ensure certified payroll information is collected, if required Contracts and Change Orders Record and trac executed contracts and change orders Update project budgets for change orders Collect and verify all contract and insurance items are received prior to subcontractor being on jobsite Verify updated contract amounts and estimated costs to complete on WIP schedules Update project forecasts for change orders Reporting Deliver timely job cost reports and cash flow projections Provide monthly WIP updates with explanations of any large variances from month-to-month Identify any budget overruns Project Close Out Coordinate financial close out with team Confirm all compliance documentation has been received Finalize cost reports and potential change orders Software and Systems SAGE 300 CRE (Timberline) for job cost, commitments, A/P, A/R and WIP Procore for document control Buildr for project cash flow projections GCPay for subcontractor payment applications Docusign for contract and change order execution Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Experience:3+ years’ experience in construction/project accounting (commercial construction preferred) Technical Skills Required: E xperienced user in SAGE 300 CRE software , familiarity with Procore and GC Pay and strong Microsoft Excel skills (must be able to create reports quickly by knowing core Excel functions.

Assessment may be required to validate this knowledge. Communication Skills: Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills. Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem resolution.

Work Environment This role includes responsibilities performed in a traditional office setting. Office-based duties may involve extended periods of sitting or standing at a workstation, consistent computer use, and participation in meetings. Employees may experience typical office conditions such as moderate noise levels, climate-controlled environments, and standard ergonomic expectations.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; responsibilities may evolve or change as business needs arise, with or without prior notice. AUCH Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information