Construction Accountant

firstPRO 360 is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accountant to oversee project financial operations, job costing, accounts payable, and project accounting functions for a client of ours in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, external vendors, and executive leadership to ensure accurate tracking of project costs, smooth AP workflows, and reliable financial reporting using Sage software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full-cycle AP process for high-volume trade vendors, material suppliers, and subcontractors; code invoices to appropriate job cost cost codes and general ledger accounts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, managing statement reconciliations, resolving billing discrepancies, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Maintain and analyze project job cost ledgers, tracking labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses against budgets to identify variances early.
• Manage weekly payment runs via check, ACH, or wire transfers; strictly collect, verify, and track conditional/unconditional lien waivers, preliminary notices, W-9s, and certificates of insurance (COI) prior to payment release.
• Manage project billing cycles, retainage tracking, and owner pay applications alongside sub-tier payment disbursements.
• Assist with monthly WIP schedule preparation, reviewing committed costs, pending vendor invoices, and cost-to-complete projections.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 2+ years of accounting experience in commercial, residential, or civil construction with direct oversight of AP workflows and vendor management.
• Hands-on proficiency in Sage 100 , Sage 300 CRE , or Sage Intacct strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of AP processes, lien waiver laws, job costing, AIA billing, and vendor relations in a construction setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent hands-on construction accounting experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for managing vendor relationships and collaborating across field personnel and project management teams.