Project Accountant (Sr.)

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Accountant to support the financial management of construction projects in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate project cost records, strengthening financial controls, and providing clear reporting that helps project teams make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in project-based accounting environments and is comfortable working with construction accounting systems such as CMiC.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accounting lifecycle for assigned construction projects, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, billing support, and financial close activities.

• Review project financial performance by monitoring budgets, commitments, subcontractor costs, and change activity to help ensure accurate reporting.

• Prepare and reconcile project-related journal entries, account balances, and monthly financial statements in accordance with company policies.

• Partner with project managers and operations teams to analyze job profitability, identify variances, and address financial issues in a timely manner.

• Support client invoicing processes, payment applications, and collections follow-up to maintain healthy project cash flow.

• Maintain the accuracy of project setup data, contract values, and cost codes within CMiC and other accounting systems.

• Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requests by organizing complete and reliable project financial records.

• Contribute to accounting process improvements and support system-related updates or workflow changes as needed within the project accounting function.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Significant experience in project accounting, with a strong background in construction or contractor-focused environments.

• Proven knowledge of construction accounting principles, including job cost tracking, billing, and contract financial management.

• Hands-on experience using CMiC for project accounting and financial reporting.

• Strong ability to analyze financial data, reconcile accounts, and resolve discrepancies with attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work closely with project teams, operations leaders, and finance stakeholders.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard accounting systems used in project-driven organizations.

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