Project Accountant

  • LHH
  • High Point, North Carolina
  • Full Time

The Project Accountant is responsible for managing the financial aspects of construction projects, with a strong focus on job costing, cost tracking, and projectlevel financial reporting. This role partners closely with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate cost control, billing, and financial visibility throughout the life of each project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and manage job cost accounting for multiple construction projects

  • Set up new projects and cost codes in the accounting system

  • Track project costs including labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and overhead

  • Review and analyze job cost reports to identify variances and potential cost overruns

  • Work closely with Project Managers to review budgets, forecasts, and project performance

  • Process and review subcontractor invoices, lien waivers, and supporting documentation

  • Support progress billing, percentageofcompletion accounting, and revenue recognition

  • Prepare and post projectrelated journal entries and accruals

  • Reconcile job cost accounts and support monthend close activities

  • Assist with change order tracking and financial impact analysis

  • Support audit requests and provide project documentation as needed

  • Participate in ad hoc reporting and special projects related to project accounting and cost analysis

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • Prior construction accounting experience required

  • Handson experience with job costing and projectbased accounting

  • Familiarity with construction billing methods (progress billing, AIA billing, percentage of completion)

  • Strong understanding of cost codes, budgets, and project financial reporting

  • Proficiency with Excel; experience with construction accounting or ERP systems preferred

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Will Stevens

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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Job ID: 521243229
Originally Posted on: 5/15/2026

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