Project Accountant

ABOUT US:
We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy.
Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people-first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether!
Leading with safety is our No. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with.
In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.
SUMMARY:
The Project Accountant is responsible for the financial integrity, forecasting validation, billing administration, and overall financial coordination of assigned At-Risk construction projects throughout the full project lifecycle. This role serves as a strategic financial partner to Project Managers and Operations teams by maintaining deep project financial knowledge, identifying margin risks, validating forecasts, supporting revenue recognition, and ensuring accurate project financial reporting and client billings.
The Project Accountant is responsible for monitoring project financial performance including commitments, subcontractor costs, change exposure, contingencies, owner billings, and cost trends. This role requires strong construction accounting knowledge, independent billing capability, and the ability to challenge project assumptions and forecasts to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
The Project Accountant works closely with Project Managers, Project Directors, Accounting, Operations, subcontractors, and clients to support successful project execution while maintaining compliance with company financial procedures and accounting standards.
This is a full-time FLSA salaried exempt position, requiring 40 work hours per week with the ability to work more if necessary.
INDUSTRY: Construction Accounting & Finance
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Financial Management & Forecasting
Maintain deep financial knowledge of assigned At-Risk construction projects
Validate Project Director prepared forecasts and support the Project Director with any additional clarifications requested by Operations Director
Monitor project financial performance including commitments, contingencies, change exposure, cost trends, and margin risk
Assist in managing project financials including forecasting reports, contingency allowance reports, and actual spend tracking
Investigate project financial variances and share these with the Project Manager to assist in identifying risks that could impact project profitability
Support Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition processes
Maintain accurate project financial documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
Collaborate with project teams to ensure financial data integrity and timely reporting
Billing & Revenue Administration
Prepare, process, and maintain monthly client billings independently
Support AIA billing preparation and associated documentation
Audit owner billings for accuracy and completeness
Enter approved billings into Sage Intacct and related tracking systems
Distribute owner billings and maintain billing logs and records
Prepare sworn statements, lien waivers, and related project billing documentation
Track second-tier waivers and ensure proper documentation compliance
Monitor billing status, collections support, and resolve billing discrepancies
Support revenue recognition accuracy through proper billing and cost alignment
Project Costing & Change Management
Review and process subcontractor invoices monthly
Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Directors and clients to process and manage PCOs, PCCOs, change events, trade change orders, and owner change orders
Process commitments, purchase orders, subcontracts, and trade contracts
Enter and maintain project budgets within Procore and Sage Intacct
Monitor project commitments and subcontractor cost activity for financial accuracy
Coordinate cost compilation and issue resolution related to project financial activities
Support job cost tracking, project coding accuracy, and financial reconciliation activities
Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Directors and clients on project close-out processes and documentation packages
Systems, Process Improvement & Collaboration
Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Directors, Accounting, and Operations teams to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy
Support ERP system data integrity between Procore, Sage Intacct, and related systems
Identify project accounting process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
Assist with development and maintenance of project accounting procedures and documentation
Communicate professionally with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders
Crosstrain with team members to provide backup support for critical project accounting functions and workload overflow within the Accounting Department
General Project Accounting Functions
Create and maintain project setup information within accounting and project management systems
Ensure compliance with accounting principles, internal controls, and company financial procedures
Support external audit requests and provide project financial documentation as required
Assist with month-end close processes related to assigned projects
Maintain organized, audit-ready project accounting documentation
Support ad hoc project related analysis and report requests
Performs other related duties as assigned.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Action Oriented
You readily take action on challenges, without unnecessary planning.
You identify and seize new opportunities.
You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times.
You step up to handle tough issues.
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