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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5+ years of construction accounting experience (residential/luxury projects preferred or commercial interiors) Proficient in budget tracking,
This job is posted on behalf of CLT Recruiters.
We are currently seeking a Senior Project Accountant for a well-respected high-end residential construction company. In this role, you will take ownership of budget monitoring and billing cycles, ensuring all project financials remain compliant, accurate, and within contractual scope.
Responsibilities
~2 min readFinancial Oversight & Controls:
- →Execute monthly reconciliations between project and general ledgers
- →Enforce precise cost coding to maintain strict alignment with project budgets and Work Breakdown Structures.
- →Perform variance analysis on committed vs. actual costs, proactively identifying and resolving budget discrepancies.
- →Direct the assembly of audit-ready draw packages, verifying the accuracy of subcontractor invoices, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
- →Strengthen internal controls by optimizing invoice workflows, maintaining segregation of duties, and setting high documentation standards.
- →Create and maintain essential financial tools, such as change order logs and vendor tracking schedules.
- →Work with various teams to document financial workflows and ensure consistent audit readiness.
Process Review & Improvement:
- →Identify and resolve gaps in financial and admin workflows to maximize efficiency.
- →Support and implement process improvements such as the integration of software enhancements and better cross-functional team collaboration.
- →Drive organizational excellence by establishing and enforcing rigorous standards for financial documentation and regulatory compliance.
Collaboration & Problem Solving:
- →Drive project success by collaborating closely with PMs and service teams to provide mission-critical support.
- →Solve complex problems with a proactive mindset, staying ahead of potential issues with creative and composed decision-making.
- →Promote consistent, open, and transparent communication across the entire organization.
Compliance & Reporting:
- →Maintain and monitor compliance for subcontractors (COIs, licenses, waivers)
- →Monitor and support contract types, including cost-plus and lump-sum structures
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of construction accounting experience (residential/luxury projects preferred or commercial interiors)
- Proficient in budget tracking, job costing, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting
- Skilled in Excel and experience with construction accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Procore, etc.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 221 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- March 9, 2026
- First seen
- March 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 203
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 20%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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