Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Location: Ruther Glen, VA (Onsite; potential for 1 remote day/week after 90 days/training period)

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $100,000 / salary

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Job Description:

Addison Group is partnering with a growing construction organization in Ruther Glen, VA to identify a Project Accountant. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced construction accounting professional who can step into a highly visible role supporting project financials from start to finish.

This position will play a key role in job cost accounting, billing, revenue recognition, WIP reporting, certified payroll support, and overall project financial management. The ideal candidate will be self-sufficient, comfortable owning a broad scope of accounting responsibilities, and able to work closely with project managers in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and monitor project costs including labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses by job
• Maintain detailed job cost reports and analyze budget versus actual performance
• Partner with project managers to review project financial performance and support decision-making
• Prepare and process AIA billing applications
• Support percent-complete billing and revenue recognition calculations
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing in accordance with customer contract terms
• Track and reconcile project billings, including over/under billings
• Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
• Assist with monthly close activities including job cost accruals and journal entries
• Reconcile project subledgers to the general ledger
• Support certified payroll reporting in compliance with prevailing wage requirements
• Ensure payroll and project documentation align with federal and state contract requirements
• Maintain documentation for audit and compliance review purposes
• Review and code invoices to the appropriate jobs and cost codes
• Support project-related AP and AR functions
• Assist with internal and external audits as needed

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of percent-complete billing, WIP schedules, AIA billing, and certified payroll
• Construction industry accounting experience required
• Experience with job costing strongly preferred
• Ability to own a broad accounting scope including AP, AR, and P&L-related project support
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to jump in quickly
• ERP system experience required; Acumatica experience is a plus but can be trained

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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