{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3d900eb8221e294ac5d3dfd9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3d900eb8221e294ac5d3dfd9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3d900eb8221e294ac5d3dfd9","title":"Project Accountant Construction","description":"Project Accountant Construction\nConstruction Project Accountant\n\nPosition Overview\n\nWe are a developer/GC who is building a luxury residential high rise in Stamfod. This Project Accountant will manage financial operations for multiple construction projects, ensuring accurate job costing, timely billing, and compliant financial reporting. This role owns Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, supports project managers with financial analysis, maintains project-level ledgers, and ensures adherence to accounting standards, contract terms and company controls.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nPrepare and maintain detailed project accounting records, including job cost ledgers, cost-to-complete analyses, and variance explanations.\nOwn Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and monthly WIP reconciliations; prepare WIP rollforwards and support percentage-of-completion calculations.\nGenerate and process AIA billing, progress billing, retainage tracking and final billings in accordance with contract terms.\nManage change order accounting and ensure timely recognition and documentation of approved changes.\nPrepare and review job cost reports to monitor labor, materials, subcontractor costs, equipment and overhead allocations.\nReconcile subcontractor invoices, process 1099s, administer lien waivers and releases, and coordinate subcontractor management tasks.\nProcess accounts payable and accounts receivable related to projects; post billings and collections and follow up on past due accounts.\nPerform month-end close for project accounts: post accruals, allocations, cost transfers and ensure GL reconciliation to project records.\nSupport cash flow forecasting for active projects and assist with budget vs. actual forecasting and cost control initiatives.\nPrepare and deliver project financial reports and insights to project managers and executives; support internal and external audit requests.\nMaintain strong internal controls, ensure compliance with GAAP, contract administration requirements, prevailing wage and certified payroll where applicable.\nOperate and maintain project financials in ERP systems; import/export data, prepare backup schedules and support system implementations and upgrades.\nQualifications\nBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience; CPA or CMA preferred.\nMinimum 3-5 years of hands-on construction or project accounting experience (public works/prevailing wage experience a plus).\nDemonstrated expertise in Construction Accounting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting and Project Accounting.\nProven experience with job costing, preparing job cost reports, AIA/progress billing, change order and retainage management.\nStrong knowledge of revenue recognition methods and percentage-of-completion accounting under GAAP.\nExperience with lien waivers and releases, 1099 processing, tax compliance and audit support.\nProficiency with general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable processes and month-end close procedures.\nAdvanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query) and experience with ERP/financial systems such as Sage 300/Timberline, Viewpoint, QuickBooks, Oracle or SAP.\nExperience with construction-focused tools and reporting platforms such as Procore Financials, Microsoft Project and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is desirable.\nFamiliarity with bonding and surety, certified payroll, cost code management, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.\nStrong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across project teams.\nAbility to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple projects concurrently and support both field and office stakeholders.\nFor this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/26/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.","company":"Everforth","rawCompany":"everforth","city":"Greenwich","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-31T11:39:27.696Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"238190","title":"Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors","slug":"other-foundation-structure-and-building-exterior-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Accountant Construction","description":"Project Accountant Construction\nConstruction Project Accountant\n\nPosition Overview\n\nWe are a developer/GC who is building a luxury residential high rise in Stamfod. 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This role owns Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, supports project managers with financial analysis, maintains project-level ledgers, and ensures adherence to accounting standards, contract terms and company controls.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nPrepare and maintain detailed project accounting records, including job cost ledgers, cost-to-complete analyses, and variance explanations.\nOwn Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and monthly WIP reconciliations; prepare WIP rollforwards and support percentage-of-completion calculations.\nGenerate and process AIA billing, progress billing, retainage tracking and final billings in accordance with contract terms.\nManage change order accounting and ensure timely recognition and documentation of approved changes.\nPrepare and review job cost reports to monitor labor, materials, subcontractor costs, equipment and overhead allocations.\nReconcile subcontractor invoices, process 1099s, administer lien waivers and releases, and coordinate subcontractor management tasks.\nProcess accounts payable and accounts receivable related to projects; post billings and collections and follow up on past due accounts.\nPerform month-end close for project accounts: post accruals, allocations, cost transfers and ensure GL reconciliation to project records.\nSupport cash flow forecasting for active projects and assist with budget vs. actual forecasting and cost control initiatives.\nPrepare and deliver project financial reports and insights to project managers and executives; support internal and external audit requests.\nMaintain strong internal controls, ensure compliance with GAAP, contract administration requirements, prevailing wage and certified payroll where applicable.\nOperate and maintain project financials in ERP systems; import/export data, prepare backup schedules and support system implementations and upgrades.\nQualifications\nBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent experience; CPA or CMA preferred.\nMinimum 3-5 years of hands-on construction or project accounting experience (public works/prevailing wage experience a plus).\nDemonstrated expertise in Construction Accounting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting and Project Accounting.\nProven experience with job costing, preparing job cost reports, AIA/progress billing, change order and retainage management.\nStrong knowledge of revenue recognition methods and percentage-of-completion accounting under GAAP.\nExperience with lien waivers and releases, 1099 processing, tax compliance and audit support.\nProficiency with general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable processes and month-end close procedures.\nAdvanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query) and experience with ERP/financial systems such as Sage 300/Timberline, Viewpoint, QuickBooks, Oracle or SAP.\nExperience with construction-focused tools and reporting platforms such as Procore Financials, Microsoft Project and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is desirable.\nFamiliarity with bonding and surety, certified payroll, cost code management, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.\nStrong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across project teams.\nAbility to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple projects concurrently and support both field and office stakeholders.\nFor this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/26/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . 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Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.","datePosted":"2026-07-31T11:39:27.696Z","dateModified":"2026-07-31T11:39:27.696Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Everforth","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Greenwich","addressRegion":"CT","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"3d900eb8221e294ac5d3dfd9"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3d900eb8221e294ac5d3dfd9"}}