Construction Project Accountant

PrideStaff Financial on behalf of a client in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced and professional Construction Project Accountant who will focus on project cost control, compliance, and accurate financial transaction processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Syncing financial documents (budgets, subcontracts, POs, change orders, invoices, and subcontractor pay applications) between Procore and Sage 100.
• Preparing the monthly Job Cost Report and assisting with project financial closeout.
• Investigating variances in project progress and performing account reconciliations.
• Maintaining project records for crucial documents like certificates of insurance (COIs), releases of liens, payables, and receivables.
• Updating and verifying subcontractor COI compliance.
• Creating and submitting government and audit reports such as Certified Payroll and SBE/SWBE/OEO audits.
• Reviewing and organizing subcontractor AIA payment applications and vendor invoices. Reconciling vendor accounts.
• Assisting the Project Manager with required documentation for monthly owner payment applications (billing).

• Strong working knowledge of General Accounting Principles (GAAP), specifically in the Construction sector.
• Required experience with construction accounting software, specifically Sage 100 and Procore.
• Experience with Notice to Owner, lien waiver, and sworn statement collection processes
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills (both written and verbal)