Job Title: Project Accountant
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional with a passion for construction finance? We’re looking for a Project Accountant to join our team and take ownership of the financial operations for our construction projects. This is a critical role where you’ll ensure accurate cost tracking, timely invoicing, and strong financial reporting—all while keeping projects running smoothly and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:
Review and process project contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and related agreements to ensure compliance with all requirements.

Accurately manage job cost invoices, subcontractor billing, and all project-related financial transactions.

Collaborate with legal and compliance teams when needed.

Maintain well-organized digital and physical records of project documentation.

Reconcile monthly inventories and support material cost analysis.

Process and monitor all project costs including materials, equipment, supplies, and miscellaneous charges.

Perform project closeout activities including reconciliations, final reporting, and invoice wrap-up.

Support time and effort reporting systems, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

Review reconciliations and unit entries prepared by accounting support staff.

Ensure timely payments to subcontractors and key suppliers.

Prepare and generate accurate financial statements and reports from multiple data sources.

Contribute to month-end closings and support broader accounting functions.

Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)

3+ years of experience in the commercial construction industry

Solid understanding of construction cost accounting and project financials

Proficiency with accounting platforms such as Sage 300 and Procore

Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.