Senior Project Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY: Be part of a team that drives project success through strong financial management, collaboration, and attention to detail. The Project Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate, timely owner billings and ensuring job costs are processed in accordance with contractual requirements and company internal controls. This role works closely with project teams to support financial accuracy, maintain accountability, and contribute to successful project outcomes.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Review owner contracts and identify billing requirements. Analyze and process job-related costs in accordance with internal control procedures. Coordinate billing with project teams, prepare timely billings, and reconcile job costs to monthly billings. Identify and communicate unbilled or late-billed costs. Coordinate timely subcontractor payments in exchange for waivers. Review and compile waiver packages.

Facilitate job closeout, prepare final financial performance documents, and reconcile project profit and loss. Monitor subcontractor insurance compliance. Understand the impact of cash flow on project performance. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline. Experience in project or job cost accounting, preferably in construction. Ability to analyze complex issues, identify risks, and recommend solutions.

Strong understanding of billing requirements and project accounting processes. Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in accounting software; CMiC experience is a plus. The salary range for this position is between $85,000 - $105,000. We consider many factors when determining the actual hiring salary.

These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands. Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit.

In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more. For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com