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Project Accountant

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Who is GLIDEN?

Gliden was built to destroy the construction industry’s culture of complacency. We refuse to treat jobsites like math problems solved by cheap bids. Instead, we outplan and outwork the status quo through quiet, relentless stewardship—doing the job right, even when no one is looking. We build lasting legacies for our communities, proving that when we give our word, we stand by it.

Essential Job Summary

The Project Accountant is a critical role in supporting the Controller through detailed cost tracking, billing execution, close support of external and internal parties, and proactive identification of risks or discrepancies.

The Project Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day financial management and accounting support of our construction projects. This role partners closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and the Financial Controller to ensure accurate job cost reporting, timely billing, subcontract compliance and adherence to contractual and internal financial controls.

Primary Duties

  • Exemplifies the Company’s uncompromising culture, vision, and anti-complacency values in daily work.
  • Operates with a respectful, team-first approach and works with the ability to collaborate and build positive relationships inside and outside the company
  • Approaches challenges with humility, accountability, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Has a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting as they relate to general contracting, including job cost, project financials, and construction operations.
  • Proficient in preparing, reviewing, and submitting AIA G702/G703 applications for payment, including maintenance and accuracy for our schedule of values, retainage calculations, approved change orders, and reconciliations of contract values.
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
  • Has the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Maintains accurate job cost accounting for projects, inclusive of cost coding, journal entries, and reconciliations.
  • Support owner billing processing and assist with collections.
  • Manage subcontractor and customer pay applications through Sage Intacct, ensuring alignment with contracts, schedules of values, and compliance requirements.
  • Enter, review, and process subcontractor pay applications in Sage Intacct for payment.
  • Review, track and maintain certificates of insurance and lien waivers prior to payment.
  • Communicate proactively with project teams and subcontractors to resolve discrepancies or compliance issues.
  • Assist with work in progress schedules.
  • Support and assist in requests from external accountants as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related field, or equivalent relevant experience
  • 3+ years of construction or job-cost accounting experience preferred
  • Proficient understanding of general accounting principles and construction financial processes
  • Experience with construction ERP or Accounting systems (E.G., Sage Intacct, Foundation, CMIC or similar) preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly excel
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