Project Accountant - Electrical Construction

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established, high-volume electrical construction company with major projects across New Jersey and New York City
• Step into a visible, important role where your work directly impacts billing, cash flow, job profitability, and project success
• Work closely with project managers and leadership, giving you strong exposure to operations and decision-making
• Be part of a stable company known for repeat business, complex projects, and long-term growth
• Enjoy a role with real variety, strong responsibility, and the chance to build a long-term career in construction accounting

Location: This is an on-site role based in Edison, New Jersey, with occasional travel to the NYC office at least once per month. Initial training will take place in the NYC office.

Note: Must have 4+ years of construction accounting experience. Experience with billing, requisitions, payment applications, job cost analysis, and project accounting is required.

About Us

We are a leading electrical construction and communications infrastructure company delivering complex, high-performance projects across mission-critical, commercial, and large-scale environments. Our team is known for quality, reliability, and long-term client relationships. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Prepare and administer monthly requisitions and payment applications in accordance with contract requirements
• Generate invoices and maintain change order logs for assigned projects
• Track, communicate, and help resolve open billing, collections, and project accounting issues
• Compile and distribute cash management and forecast reports for leadership
• Maintain organized and complete billing files and project documentation
• Analyze job costs and profit/loss for assigned projects
• Work closely with project managers on billings, change orders, back charges, closeouts, and profitability
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders regarding collections, approvals, and billing status
• Review and generate lien waivers, tax certificates, certified payroll, insurance, and M/WBE reporting as required
• Support accounting leadership on broader accounting and reporting needs
• Serve as a dependable, hands-on accounting partner for active construction projects

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction accounting experience
• Strong experience with billing, requisitions, payment applications, and collections
• Accounts Payable experience with solid accounting and analytical ability
• Experience with job cost reporting and profit/loss analysis
• Viewpoint by Vista experience strongly preferred
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Strong pipeline of meaningful construction projects
• Stable company with a reputation for quality and repeat business
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced project and accounting leadership
• Supportive environment where strong performers are valued and trusted
• Excellent long-term opportunity for someone who wants to grow within construction accounting

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance