What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Ledgent?
Our client in the North-West Metro Atlanta area is seeking a Project Accountant for a Full On-Site contract position.
Industry Exp. Requirement: Construction
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee construction billing processes, including cost-plus, AIA, and GMP, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct detailed daily and monthly job cost reconciliations to maintain up-to-date project financials.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in billing, actively troubleshooting and improving processes as needed.
- Generate weekly reports on labor hours and project costs for ongoing analysis and team collaboration.
- Handle routine collections to ensure timely receipt of accounts receivable.
- Take on additional tasks to support the team as required.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience of relevant experience, within the construction industry, with a strong focus on cost accounting, including:
- Cost and Cost-Plus accounting
- Percent complete and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting
- Revenue recognition for construction projects
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field (preferred).
- Proficiency with advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
- Familiarity with Viewpoint and/or large ERP system experience required.
- Strong attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Salary : $27 - $29
