Project Accountant - Construction Operations

Overview

This role involves supporting the financial and operational delivery of projects focused on energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, smart building technology, fleet EV infrastructure, clean energy generation, and sustainability initiatives. The Project Accountant will coordinate across multiple teams including operations, sales, engineering, development, services, and accounting to ensure smooth project execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit finalized documents to subcontractors and vendors for execution.
• Set up jobs, budgets, and estimates; enter purchase orders and subcontracts into accounting/ERP software.
• Review job cost postings and accurately apply costs to purchase orders, subcontracts, cost codes, and jobs to maintain reliable project financial data.
• Maintain accurate project and contract data, including contract lifecycle milestones, billing cycles, reporting requirements, key contacts, and renewal schedules.
• Process client billings according to schedules of values, milestones, and projections; maintain accounts receivable and reconcile past-due invoices with stakeholders and customers.
• Assist with project kick-off, handoff, and estimate reviews to ensure alignment between sales, operations, and accounting.
• Support monthly cost report generation, cost-to-complete projections, and financial reviews.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project assistance, project coordination, administrative assistance, or a closely related role within Construction, HVAC, Building Automation, or a related field.
• Knowledge of basic office procedures and file/records management.
• Understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles, including job costing concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines and deliverables.
• Experience working with remote teams across multiple locations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, customers, and other business contacts.
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard office software, including ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in energy-related or sustainability-focused projects is beneficial but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Employer-sponsored life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Support for continued education and trade certification sponsorship for specific positions.
• Company-branded vehicles provided for specific roles.

Location

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States. Remote work coordination experience is required, but specific work location details will be provided during the hiring process.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be updated as needed. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.