Construction Project Accountant
Build With Integrity. Support With Precision.
September 2026 | Contegra Construction is looking for an experienced Project Accountant to support the financial administration and performance of our construction projects.
This is an important role for someone who understands the details behind successful construction projects and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and follow-through. As a Project Accountant, you will work closely with Project Managers, project teams, subcontractors, and our Accounting department to manage project billing, costs, contracts, change orders, payments, lien waivers, and other financial documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
If you are a detail-oriented construction accounting professional who enjoys working collaboratively with project teams, solving problems, and keeping projects financially organized, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a company that values integrity, accountability, and teamwork.
What you’ll do:
- Partner with Project Managers and project teams to manage the accounting and financial administration of multiple construction projects.
- Prepare and process owner billings, including supporting documentation, according to contract requirements and established billing schedules.
- Review project costs, invoices, commitments, and financial transactions for accuracy and proper coding.
- Assist Project Managers with project cost reporting, budget reconciliation, forecasting, and financial reviews.
- Set up and maintain project contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, professional service agreements, and related change orders.
- Process owner and subcontractor change orders and maintain accurate contract values and project financial records.
- Review subcontractor and vendor invoices for completeness, accuracy, proper approvals, and compliance with contract requirements.
- Coordinate subcontractor payment processing and ensure required documentation is received prior to payment.
- Track subcontractor and sub-tier lien waivers and follow up on outstanding or incomplete documentation.
- Maintain accurate project accounting records within Vista (formerly Viewpoint) and ensure information is consistent across project systems.
- Work within Procore and other project management systems to coordinate financial information and project documentation.
- Monitor project accounts receivable and assist with resolving billing or payment issues.
- Support project closeout by reconciling commitments, final billings, lien waivers, and other required financial documentation.
- Communicate regularly with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal Accounting team members to resolve project accounting issues.
- Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready project financial records.
- Identify discrepancies or potential financial issues and work proactively with project teams to resolve them.
- Support company accounting processes, controls, and reporting requirements while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
What we’re looking for:
The ideal candidate will bring construction accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working closely with both Accounting and Operations.
Qualifications include:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, job cost accounting, or a similar role.
- Experience working for a general contractor is strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with Vista (formerly Viewpoint) is required.
- Experience with Procore is preferred.
- Experience with construction job costing, owner billing, subcontractor payments, change orders, and lien waiver tracking.
- Strong numerical, analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and project accounting processes.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accurate and timely work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities and manage accounting activities across multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Project Managers, Accounting, and other team members.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Dependable, organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.
Why Contegra?
At Contegra, successful projects are built through teamwork. Our Project Accountants are an important part of that team, partnering with Operations and Accounting to provide the financial accuracy, organization, and insight our project teams need to succeed.
As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe everyone has a stake in our success. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced construction professionals, contribute directly to the performance of our projects, and build your career with an organization that values integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation with company contribution.
- 401(k) plan with company contribution.
- Company-paid health and dental insurance for employees.
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- Generous paid time off.
- Work Environment
This position is primarily office-based and requires frequent collaboration with Project Managers, Accounting team members, and other operational staff. The role requires the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced construction environment.
Contegra Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
