Project Accountant
Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a construction company that is looking to hire a Project Accountant. The Project Accountant will support the financial operations of construction projects. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate project financial records, coordinating billing and payment activity, and helping teams stay aligned with contract terms and cost expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting experience, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to work effectively with project managers, subcontractors, and general contractors. This is an in the office position in Folsom.
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with project managers to monitor budgets, evaluate job costs, and maintain visibility into the financial performance of active construction projects.
• Examine contracts, change authorizations, and supporting project records to ensure transactions are recorded correctly and billing follows agreed terms.
• Process subcontractor and vendor invoices by reviewing coding, confirming documentation, and routing items through the appropriate approval channels.
• Administer payment activities, including scheduled check runs and electronic disbursements, while supporting compliance requirements tied to subcontractor payments.
• Prepare and submit progress invoices and related billing packages, using contractor portals or billing platforms when required by the project.
• Investigate and resolve billing issues by coordinating with clients, general contractors, and internal project teams to address discrepancies promptly.
• Track receivables, follow up on overdue balances, and support collection efforts to strengthen project cash flow and reduce aging exposure.
• Maintain lien release, insurance, and other subcontractor compliance records needed for progress and final payments.
• Reconcile project-level accounting records, assist with month-end activities related to payables and receivables, and help produce reporting for audits or management review.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency through better use of data, automation, and system capabilities.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including significant involvement in construction or project-based accounting environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of job costing, progress billing, lien release administration, and subcontractor payment processes.
• Experience using construction accounting platforms such as Foundation, Sage, Viewpoint, Yardi, or comparable systems.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to organize data, perform analysis, and spot variances or trends.
Compensation
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