Build Financial Clarity Across Every Project
A growing residential and commercial construction company is hiring a Project Accountant to help ensure projects are billed accurately, costs are properly recorded, vendors are paid on time, and outstanding customer balances are actively managed.
This is a hands-on accounting position for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working across multiple projects, and able to identify discrepancies before they become larger issues.
You will work closely with finance and operations to keep project financials accurate from the initial invoice through final payment.
What You’ll Own
- Project billing and customer invoicing
- Construction job-cost accuracy
- Accounts payable and vendor documentation
- Accounts receivable and payment tracking
- Insurance- and mortgage-related billing documentation
- Daily financial record maintenance
- Month-end accounting support
- Resolution of billing and payment discrepancies
What Success Looks Like
Within your first several months, you will:
- Build a strong understanding of the company’s project and accounting processes.
- Maintain accurate and timely billing across active construction projects.
- Ensure project expenses are assigned to the appropriate jobs and cost categories.
- Keep vendor invoices, customer payments, and supporting documentation organized.
- Proactively identify missing information, delayed payments, and account discrepancies.
- Become a trusted accounting partner to both finance and operations.
Your ResponsibilitiesProject Accounting and Billing
- Prepare invoices and progress billings for active construction projects.
- Review project documentation, contracts, approved changes, and completion status before billing.
- Maintain accurate project costs and financial records.
- Confirm that labor, material, and vendor expenses are assigned to the correct projects.
- Research and resolve job-cost or billing discrepancies.
Accounts Receivable
- Record customer payments and apply them to the appropriate accounts.
- Monitor outstanding balances and follow established collection procedures.
- Process approved credits and account adjustments.
- Maintain clear notes and documentation regarding account status and follow-up activity.
- Partner with internal teams to resolve billing questions and delayed payments.
Accounts Payable
- Process vendor and subcontractor invoices accurately and on time.
- Review expense documentation and confirm appropriate approvals.
- Maintain current vendor records and required tax documentation.
- Review purchases, returns, and project-related charges for accuracy.
- Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies.
Insurance and Mortgage Documentation
- Support billing and payment tracking for insurance-funded construction projects.
- Review project and claim documentation to confirm accurate billing amounts.
- Prepare and submit required documentation to external payment stakeholders.
- Track outstanding funds and maintain organized records of communications and follow-up activity.
Financial Reporting
- Support monthly revenue entries and financial reporting.
- Assist with account review and month-end accounting activities.
- Maintain accurate daily and monthly financial records.
- Identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements.
- Provide supporting documentation and financial information to leadership as needed.
What You Bring
- Two or more years of professional accounting, bookkeeping, project billing, accounts payable, or accounts receivable experience
- Experience processing invoices, payments, credits, and financial documentation
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Marion, Indiana
Experience That Will Help You Stand Out
- Construction, home improvement, restoration, contracting, or project-based accounting experience
- Construction job costing or project accounting
- Progress billing or percentage-of-completion billing
- Insurance- or mortgage-related payment processing
- Experience with accounting or construction management software
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
Equivalent professional experience will be considered in place of a degree.
Compensation and Benefits
- $55,000–$65,000 annual salary, based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Life and disability insurance options
- Employee assistance and wellness resources
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
The Work Environment
This role operates in a fast-moving, project-based environment where billing needs, project timelines, and priorities may change throughout the week. The right person will be comfortable taking ownership, communicating across departments, and balancing speed with financial accuracy.
The company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Briefly describe your experience with project accounting, job costing, or progress billing:
- What accounting systems have you used professionally, and what responsibilities did you manage within them?
Experience:
- Professional Accounting or Bookkeeping: 2 years (Required)
- Accounts payable: 2 years (Required)
- Accounts receivable: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Marion, IN 46952 (Required)
Work Location: In person
