Demo

Project Accountant - Charleston, SC

The Heico Companies
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

The Project Accountan t will play a crucial role in managing the financial aspects of specific projects, ensuring that costs are accurately tracked, budgets are adhered to, and financial reports are prepared in a timely manner. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, operations teams, and external stakeholders to ensure the financial integrity of projects and provide insight into financial performance.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Manage the financial lifecycle of construction projects, including cost tracking, budget monitoring, and profitability analysis.
  • Prepare and analyze project financial reports, including cost-to-complete forecasts, variance reports, and profit and loss statements.
  • Oversee project billing and progress payments, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing to clients and proper revenue recognition.
  • Review, verify, and process invoices from vendors and subcontractors, ensuring accurate coding to job cost systems.
  • Manage compliance requirements such as lien waivers, insurance certificates, and retention payments, ensuring adherence to contract terms and legal obligations.
  • Maintain organized records of project expenses and payments to support financial audits and reporting.
  • Work closely with project teams to monitor budgets and ensure costs are properly allocated to projects.
  • Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to resolve any issues related to contracts, vendor agreements, or payment disputes.
  • Ensure all processes comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and construction-specific regulations, such as lien laws.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in project accounting and accounts payable, ideally within the construction industry.
  • Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Procore) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong understanding of job costing, lien waivers, subcontractor management, and construction billing practices.
  • What we can offer you :

  • Inclusive Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Illness insurance
  • Company paid Disability and Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings program with a company match
  • Employee Assistance Program including discounts with major vendors & products
  • Mental and physical wellness programs
  • Competitive time off package including vacation, sick, and holiday pay
  • Career advancement opportunities with a stable well-established organization
  • Tuition reimbursement program and access to LinkedIn Learning courses
  • CSG / SJ Hamill does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CSG / SJ Hamill without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CSG / SJ Hamill.

    Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.

    SJ Hamill Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

    Get job alerts by email. Sign up now! Join Our Talent Network!

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Project Accountant - Charleston, SC?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Project Accountant - Charleston, SC career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $70,962 - $92,591
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,827 - $115,603
    Income Estimation: 
    $70,962 - $92,591
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,827 - $115,603
    Income Estimation: 
    $59,483 - $78,555
    Income Estimation: 
    $70,962 - $92,591
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,827 - $115,603
    Income Estimation: 
    $122,843 - $175,350
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at The Heico Companies

    The Heico Companies
    Hired Organization Address Prattville, AL Full Time
    The Industrial Electrician performs skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrica...
    The Heico Companies
    Hired Organization Address Warrenville, IL Full Time
    Benefits We offer a comprehensive internship program providing real-world expertise, problem-solving skills, and career ...
    The Heico Companies
    Hired Organization Address Warrenville, IL Full Time
    Key Responsibilities Assist various HR functions by reviewing and auditing data Manage incoming support emails on a dail...
    The Heico Companies
    Hired Organization Address Warrenville, IL Full Time
    Job Description As the Human Resources - HRIS Intern, you will gain hands-on experience with various HR functions by wor...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Project Accountant - Charleston, SC jobs in the Charleston, SC area that may be a better fit.

    Project Accountant - Charleston, SC

    Construction Solutions Group (CSG), Charleston, SC

    Construction Project Manager II (Pavement Management)

    Charleston County, SC, Charleston, SC

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!