Project Accountant (EL)
The Project Accountant supports financial management for construction projects by tracking budgets, costs, and financial performance. This entry-level role involves preparing invoices, reconciling expenses, partnering with project teams, and maintaining accurate, audit-ready accounting records to ensure timely reporting and billing.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Project Accountant to support construction-related projects in Charlotte, NC. You will help maintain accurate project cost records, support timely billing and reporting, and work closely with project teams to ensure financial controls and month-end close activities are completed.
Responsibilities
- Assist with tracking project budgets, costs, and financial performance across active construction assignments
- Prepare and maintain project-related invoices, payment applications, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate billing
- Review job cost data and help reconcile expenses, subcontractor charges, and committed costs
- Coordinate with project managers and operations teams to monitor contract values, change orders, and revenue details
- Update financial information in CMiC (or similar construction accounting systems) and keep project accounting records audit-ready
- Support month-end close by compiling reports, verifying transactions, and resolving routine discrepancies
- Help maintain compliance with internal controls and standard accounting procedures for construction projects
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline — or equivalent entry-level accounting experience
- Foundational knowledge of project accounting principles and financial reporting concepts
- Exposure to construction accounting practices (job cost tracking, project billing) preferred
- Experience with CMiC is a plus, or the ability and willingness to learn construction accounting software quickly
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business applications
- Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and good organizational skills
- Effective communicator who can collaborate with project and accounting teams
Preferred (nice-to-have)
- Prior internship or work experience in construction accounting or job-cost environments
- Familiarity with subcontractor billing, cost-to-complete concepts, or revenue recognition for construction contracts
What We Offer
- Entry-level opportunity to build practical experience in project and construction accounting
- Estimated pay: $69,730 per year (estimated)
- Work alongside experienced project and accounting teams in Charlotte, NC
- Access to training and professional development resources via Careertakes and our client
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Charlotte, NC (onsite / local)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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