Project Accountant

This job is posted on behalf of CLT Recruiters.

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Accountant for a well-respected high-end residential construction company. In this role, you will take ownership of budget monitoring and billing cycles, ensuring all project financials remain compliant, accurate, and within contractual scope.

Responsibilities:

Financial Oversight & Controls:

• Execute monthly reconciliations between project and general ledgers
• Enforce precise cost coding to maintain strict alignment with project budgets and Work Breakdown Structures.
• Perform variance analysis on committed vs. actual costs, proactively identifying and resolving budget discrepancies.
• Direct the assembly of audit-ready draw packages, verifying the accuracy of subcontractor invoices, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls by optimizing invoice workflows, maintaining segregation of duties, and setting high documentation standards.
• Create and maintain essential financial tools, such as change order logs and vendor tracking schedules.
• Work with various teams to document financial workflows and ensure consistent audit readiness.

Process Review & Improvement:

• Identify and resolve gaps in financial and admin workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Support and implement process improvements such as the integration of software enhancements and better cross-functional team collaboration.
• Drive organizational excellence by establishing and enforcing rigorous standards for financial documentation and regulatory compliance.

Collaboration & Problem Solving:

• Drive project success by collaborating closely with PMs and service teams to provide mission-critical support.
• Solve complex problems with a proactive mindset, staying ahead of potential issues with creative and composed decision-making.
• Promote consistent, open, and transparent communication across the entire organization.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Maintain and monitor compliance for subcontractors (COIs, licenses, waivers)
• Monitor and support contract types, including cost-plus and lump-sum structures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience (residential/luxury projects preferred or commercial interiors)
• Proficient in budget tracking, job costing, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting
• Skilled in Excel and experience with construction accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Procore, etc.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive