Cost / Project Accountant
West Palm | Onsite
A growing construction management firm is seeking a Cost / Project Accountant to join its West Palm Beach office. This is a hands-on role and the primary accounting resource in the local office, partnering closely with project leadership and a larger accounting team based in New York.
Compensation: $120,000-140,000 annually
Responsibilities:
- Manage project accounting, cost tracking, forecasting, billing, and financial reporting
- Prepare owner billings, SOVs, lien waivers, and project-related financial documentation
- Prepare project forecasts, cost-to-complete analyses, and variance reporting
- Track budgets, change orders, commitments, procurement, and project costs
- Review invoices and requisitions for accuracy, contractual compliance, and budget alignment
- Support monthly close, accruals, WIP reporting, and financial reporting
- Identify project financial risks and partner with project leadership to resolve issues
- Maintain accurate financial data within accounting and project management systems
- Partner with the New York-based accounting team and support process improvements
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Cost, Project, or Construction Accounting experience preferred
- Construction management, general contracting, or real estate experience required
- CMiC and/or Textura experience highly preferred
- Strong understanding of project accounting, WIP, billing, forecasting, and cost-to-complete
- Must be onsite 5 days/week
For immediate consideration, reach out to Kelly Lucey directly at [email protected].
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