Construction Project Accountant

Overview

Manage billing, accounting, and financial reporting for solar/energy construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• erp setup
• billing
• cost tracking
• ar management
• financial reporting
• audit support

Tasks

The Project Accountant & Billing Specialist is responsible for managing, tracking, and analyzing all financial aspects of solar and energy storage projects from contract execution through project closeout. In this role, you'll ensure accurate billing, revenue recognition, cost tracking, and financial reporting across multiple active projects. -Maintain accurate project records in the ERP, updating for change orders, contract revisions, and project scope adjustments. -Assist with cost-to-complete and percent-complete calculations to support accurate revenue recognition. -Support internal and external audits as needed. -Track actual project costs vs. budget and provide updates to PMs and leadership. -Post and apply customer payments accurately to corresponding invoices and projects. -Analyze cost trends related to materials, labor, subcontractors, storage equipment, and change orders. -Prepare monthly accruals and adjustments for financial close. -Work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Sales, Procurement, and Contract Administration. -Ensure compliance with state and federal construction accounting requirements, including lien laws. -Monitor AR aging, follow up on outstanding receivables, and resolve discrepancies. -Create and submit down payment, milestone, and progress invoices according to contract terms. -Maintain audit-ready documentation for all project financials, costs, and billing. -Perform variance analysis and generate project-specific financial reports. -Prepare weekly AR reports and assist with cash flow forecasting. -Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure billing aligns with actual project progress and schedule. -Support PMs with cost data, budgets, and forecasting needs. -Set up new projects in the ERP system with all contract data, customer information, budgets, change orders, and compliance requirements. -Ensure timely and accurate submission of invoices to customers and their AR platforms (e.g., portals, Procore, utility partners). -Prepare construction billing packages, including AIA G702/G703, schedule of values, lien waivers, compliance documents, and backup. -Assist with initial project budget setup and ongoing monitoring. -Provide detailed cost reporting for internal leadership or external stakeholders. -Participate in project review meetings, providing financial insights, risk flags, and billing updates. -Review EPC, solar, battery storage, and service contracts to understand billing schedules, milestones, retainage, and payment terms.

Requirements

• project accounting
• construction accounting
• excel
• sage 500
• dynamics
• bachelor's

What You Bring

4. Project Accounting & Revenue Recognition This position plays a key part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting project managers, and ensuring timely cash flow for the business. The ideal candidate has strong construction accounting experience (preferably within solar, electrical, or energy sectors), exceptional attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. -3+ years of project accounting or construction accounting experience required (solar, electrical, renewable energy, or GC experience strongly preferred). -Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. -Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. -Detail-oriented with excellent organization and follow-through. -Strong understanding of construction accounting principles and cost tracking. -Familiarity with project accounting software or ERP systems (e.g., Sage 500, Microsoft Dynamics) is a plus. -High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis). -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork. -Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred. -Experience with AIA billing, lien waivers, contract compliance, and construction billing processes is required.

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