Project Accountant (EL)
The Project Accountant supports financial management of construction projects by tracking budgets, costs, and billing activities. This entry-level role involves maintaining accurate project cost records, preparing invoices, reconciling expenses, and collaborating with project teams to ensure timely financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.
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 (Construction).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level Project Accountant will support the financial management of construction-related projects for a confidential client based in Charlotte, IA. You’ll help maintain accurate project cost records, prepare billing, and support month-end reporting while working closely with project managers and operations teams.
- 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 within accounting records.
- Partner with project managers and operations teams to monitor contract values, change orders, and revenue details.
- Update financial information in CMiC and keep project accounting records organized, current, and audit-ready.
- Support month-end close activities by compiling reports, verifying transactions, and resolving routine discrepancies.
- Help maintain compliance with internal controls and standard accounting procedures related to construction projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline — or equivalent entry-level accounting experience.
- Foundational knowledge of project accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
- Exposure to construction accounting practices, including job cost tracking and project billing.
- Experience with CMiC is preferred, or the ability to learn construction accounting software quickly.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business applications.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with project and accounting teams.
Compensation & Location
- Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 per year.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Worksite: On-site in Charlotte, IA (this position supports construction projects and requires local presence).
Why This Role
This is a hands-on opportunity to build practical experience in project and construction accounting. If you enjoy working with numbers, collaborating with project teams, and developing skills in job-costing and project billing — this role offers clear early-career growth in a construction accounting environment.
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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