Project Accountant
Project Accountant
Build More Than Projects. Help Build Financial Success.
At FCL Builders, we don’t just build buildings—we build trusted partnerships, exceptional teams, and opportunities for growth. As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member has a stake in our success and shares in the value we create together.
We’re looking for a Project Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering closely with operations teams to keep projects financially strong, organized, and on track. If you enjoy solving problems, managing details, and serving as a key financial partner to construction teams, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Own Project Financial Administration
- Partner with Project Managers and Operations teams to manage project accounting from startup through closeout.
- Set up projects in accounting systems and ensure alignment with owner and company requirements.
- Monitor project costs, coding accuracy, and financial activity to maintain job cost integrity.
Drive Accurate Billing & Healthy Cash Flow
- Prepare and process monthly owner billing packages, including pay applications, schedules of values, sworn statements, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to ensure billing accuracy and timeliness.
- Monitor receivables, retainage, and collections to help maintain strong project cash flow.
Support Project Financial Performance
- Analyze job costs and identify trends, discrepancies, or potential financial risks.
- Assist with project forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
- Support monthly close processes and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.
Partner Across Teams
- Build strong relationships with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
- Provide guidance to project teams on accounting procedures, billing requirements, and financial processes.
- Serve as a proactive partner in solving accounting and project-related challenges.
Ensure Compliance & Accuracy
- Manage subcontractor compliance documentation including insurance, lien waivers, and contract requirements.
- Help maintain strong accounting controls and accurate project documentation.
- Support audits and special accounting projects as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of construction accounting experience, commercial or industrial construction experience preferred
- Experience preparing pay applications, sworn statements, lien waivers, and project billing documentation
- Strong understanding of job costing, retainage, and construction billing processes
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Experience supporting WIP reporting and project forecasting
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience with construction ERP/accounting systems such as Viewpoint, CMiC, or Sage preferred
Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : Bachelors Degree
Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level
Job Function : Finance
