Job Opening: Project Accountant

Location: Midway, FL

Pay rate: $55k-$65k, depending on experience

Duration: Direct hire

Job Title: Project Accountant

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Position Summary

The Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating field accounting activities, ensuring timely and accurate entry of project-related financial data, and supporting the overall accounting functions for active projects.

Requirements

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Preferred: Experience in construction accounting

Licenses/Certifications

• None required

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 1 year of general accounting experience
• Preferred: 2 or more years of accounting experience, preferably in a project-based or construction environment

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Adobe software
• High level of attention to detail and time management

• Must be fluent in English (verbal and written)

Essential Functions

• Set up new projects in accounting systems and maintain project files
• Enter subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders into the system
• Follow up with project teams regarding outstanding documentation
• Ensure all required compliance documents are submitted prior to payment
• Provide and track lien waivers for subcontractors and suppliers
• Process and distribute subcontractor payments
• Maintain punctuality and consistent attendance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain accurate project setup information
• Create and organize project folders and documentation
• Enter subcontractor and supplier information into the system
• Maintain and update project compliance and outstanding item reports
• Review documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to payment release
• Provide and collect executed lien waivers
• Track and post approved change orders
• Ensure all required documents are filed before issuing payments

Measures of Performance

• Timely and accurate setup of new projects in accounting software
• Proper maintenance of all project files and folders
• Accurate posting and updating of subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders
• Effective coordination of lien waiver distribution and tracking
• Compliance with documentation requirements prior to payment disbursement
• Prompt and correct processing of subcontractor payments
• Consistent punctuality and reliability
• Responsiveness to additional assigned tasks