Project Accountant - Commercial Construction

Do you like to be the financial heartbeat of your team? This Project Accountant role is an opportunity to take ownership of the financial performance across active construction projects for a growing mid-sized construction company in the San Francisco Bay Area. This positions you at the center of project activity, working directly with project teams to keep job costs, billing, and financial reporting accurate and on track. If you enjoy being relied on, keeping projects organized financially, and making a direct impact on project outcomes, this Project Accountant opportunity offers stability, visibility, and long-term growth.

Project Accountant – Your Job Duties

• Oversee project accounting across multiple active construction jobs
• Track job costs, billing, revenue, and overall project financial performance
• Maintain accurate project data in Sage 300 and ensure financials stay current
• Prepare and submit client billing packages with full support documentation
• Coordinate subcontractor billing through GCPay and keep invoicing on schedule
• Manage lien waivers and preliminary notices throughout the project lifecycle
• Support project setup, WIP tracking, and closeout processes
• Partner with project managers to keep financial timelines and deliverables on track

Project Accountant – You Have (Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit)

• Background in project accounting or construction accounting
• Hands-on exposure to job costing and project financial tracking
• Familiarity with Sage or similar accounting systems
• Involvement with billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear communication style with confidence to follow up and maintain accountability
• Exposure to construction billing, lien waivers, and project closeout processes is a plus

Project Accountant – Benefits for You

Your compensation for this Project Accountant role will be $75,000-$85,000 range with a bonus target of 10% of salary and aligned with your background and skill set. You will be based in the Sunnyvale area in an in-office setting that keeps you closely connected to project teams and daily operations. Your schedule will typically run from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.