Pepper Construction Group
A construction firm delivering complex, high-quality projects across multiple sectors.
Sr Project Accountant - Commercial Construction
Prepare owner billings, manage job costs, and oversee financial risk in construction projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role is responsible for preparing owner billings according to contractual terms, ensuring job costs follow internal control procedures, and identifying areas of financial risk. It also manages relationships with subcontractors and the project management team to provide exceptional customer service and prompt payment. • Administer jobs with complex contractual issues (certified payroll, diversity & inclusion, prevailing wage, TIF). • Prepare cost‑plus, cost‑plus GMP, or lump‑sum billings, ensuring timely billing of allowable costs. • Track subcontractor lien waivers. • Utilize CMiC project management software for billing functions. • Prepare and review monthly financial reports, including profit swings and unbilled activity. • Identify and communicate financial risk and potential reversals. • Provide ad‑hoc and specialized financial reporting for group leaders. • Review, sign, and approve client billings for project accountants. • Train and mentor new hires. • Facilitate job closeout, including accruals and profit/loss reconciliation. • Coordinate the billing process with the project team.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cmic billing
- ▸billing prep
- ▸lien tracking
- ▸financial reporting
- ▸risk identification
- ▸job closeout
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or a related business field and have at least five years of construction accounting experience. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, and proven analytical problem‑solving abilities are essential. Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not sponsor work visas. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business discipline. • Minimum five years of construction accounting experience. • Preferred experience in construction or property management. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to work independently, set priorities, and complete projects. • Demonstrated analytical problem‑solving abilities.
Requirements
- ▸accounting degree
- ▸construction accounting
- ▸5+ years
- ▸interpersonal
- ▸independent
- ▸analytical
Work Environment
Office Full-Time