Project Account Manager (Project Accountant)
Position Summary
This role partners with Project Managers and Operations teams to manage project finances, subcontract administration, billing, and job cost reporting throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. This role serves as the financial liaison between project management and accounting.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Project Financial Administration
- Maintain project budgets and financial records.
- Review and monitor job cost transactions.
- Assist Project Managers with financial reporting and forecasting.
- Analyze project cost variances and identify potential issues.
Subcontract Administration
- Set up subcontracts and purchase orders in accounting systems.
- Track subcontract balances and change orders.
- Monitor insurance certificates, bonds, and compliance documentation.
- Maintain subcontractor records and payment documentation.
Accounts Payable
- Review and process project-related invoices.
- Ensure proper coding and approval of project costs.
- Assist with subcontractor payment processing.
- Monitor lien waivers and joint check requirements.
Accounts Receivable & Billing
- Prepare and process owner billings.
- Track contract values, change orders, and retainage.
- Monitor collection status and assist with collections.
- Reconcile project receivables.
Reporting
- Generate project financial reports.
- Review project closeout documentation.
- Assist with monthly financial reporting requirements.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Construction accounting or project accounting experience preferred.
- Knowledge of job costing and subcontract administration.
- Experience with Sage, Procore, Excel, and construction software systems preferred.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
About Lee Lewis Construction, Inc.
LLCI is seeking highly motivated industry specialists to join our growing team of elite construction professionals. We are seeking individuals that are ready to help us deliver on our mission: We provide our clients with the best customer experience through our first-class construction services. As innovators in the industry, we promote an exceptional work environment, sound fiscal principles, and the most transparent owner/client relationship in the industry.
LLCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Consistent with that goal, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Bonus potential
- Paid holidays
- Attractive benefits package including employer-paid medical and dental coverage
- 401(k) option with employer match
- Opportunity for career development and advancement
- Generous PTO
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person