What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant (Construction) position at Atlantic Group?
- Location: South Jersey
- Type: Perm (Contingency)
- Job #46333
- Salary: $65,000
Compensation: $65,000 – $75,000/year bonus
Location: South Jersey area
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Join our client as a Project Accountant (Construction) in the South Jersey area (Hybrid). Oversee billing compliance, prepare AIA payment applications, manage financial reporting, and support change orders and reconciliations. Ideal for early-career accountants with construction experience, strong communication skills, and advanced Excel proficiency.
Responsibilities as the Project Accountant (Construction):
- Billing Compliance: Ensure all project billings meet contract terms, including retention and stored materials.
- Payment Applications: Prepare and submit monthly AIA payment applications and invoices to general contractors.
- Project Analysis: Conduct monthly reconciliations and job statement reviews to confirm billing goals are achieved.
- Change Orders: Manage, track, and invoice project-specific change orders while maintaining accurate records.
- Collections & Collaboration: Support collections, resolve payment variances, and coordinate with project managers on billing and retention requests.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
- Experience: 1-2 years of project accounting or billing analyst experience required, with direct experience in construction accounting and AIA billing preferred.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office skills with strong Excel proficiency, and experience in accounting or project management systems preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Detail-oriented with strong billing and reporting accuracy, excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, and effective communication skills for stakeholder management.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000