Accountant, Construction

The Project Construction Accountant is responsible for independently managing the complete financial lifecycle of multiple high-value commercial construction projects from initial project setup through final closeout. This highly visible role serves as the key financial partner to Project Managers and Executive Leadership, ensuring accurate project budget tracking, robust financial forecasting, and timely cash flow management. The ideal candidate possesses experience in construction-specific revenue recognition, WIP schedules, AIA progress billing, and proactive accounts receivable collection. We are a growing company and offer opportunities for advancement as well as a fantastic benefits package. We are open to degreed or non-degreed, experienced candidates looking to join a great team.

salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage formal monthly owner billings, specifically generating standard AIA G702 and G703 applications for payment based on verified percentages of completion.
• Ensure all contract billings comply precisely with specific client terms, local tax rules, and retainage agreements.
• Directly manage the Accounts Receivable aging report for assigned projects, executing consistent follow-up strategies to secure timely collections.
• Lead the monthly project forecasting process, collaborating with operational teams to update EAC.
• Prepare, maintain, and publish accurate monthly WIP schedules to drive appropriate over/under billing calculations.
• Analyze financial trends, cash burn rates, and project delivery schedules to generate precise cash flow forecasts for corporate management.
• Evaluate potential financial risks or margin erosion across the portfolio and escalate issues proactively.
• Establish and maintain project financial structures within the ERP system based on contract awards and initial cost estimates.
• Monitor active project budgets, commitments, actual expenditures, and change orders to ensure total financial accuracy and project profitability.
• Identify, track, and analyze budget-to-actual variances; partner directly with Project Managers to investigate anomalies and correct misallocations.
• Review, process, and code all project-related subcontractor applications for payment and change orders against budget lines.

Skills

• WIP (2 years of experience is required)
• Job Cost (2 years of experience is required)
• AIA Billing (2 years of experience is required)
• NTO
• Lien Waiver (2 years of experience is preferred)
• Month-End Close (2 years of experience is required)
• Collections (2 years of experience is preferred)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.