Project Accountant Office Manager - AIA AR AP
4 days ago
Union
Job Description Project Accountant (Ground-Up Mixed-Use Residential Development) — Union, NJ Location: Union, NJ (On-site/Hybrid as determined by our developer client) Position Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $70,000–$90,000 (commensurate with experience) Benefits: Medical benefits and additional benefits package (details provided during process) Industry: Residential Development / Ground-Up Construction (Mixed-Use Multifamily) Overview: Our developer client, based in Union, NJ, is seeking a Project Accountant with prior experience supporting ground-up mixed-use residential projects in New Jersey. This role supports project teams by ensuring accurate job cost tracking, compliant billing, and timely AP/AR processing, while maintaining strong documentation and reporting controls from project start through closeout. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day project accounting for ground-up mixed-use residential construction projects., • Process and track Accounts Payable (AP): invoice coding, approvals, subcontractor/vendor setup, payment support., • Manage Accounts Receivable (AR): customer/owner billings, payment application, and aging follow-up., • Prepare and submit AIA Billings (G702/G703), including SOVs, backup documentation, and lien waiver coordination., • Maintain job cost reporting, commitments, change orders, and budget tracking; support cost-to-complete visibility., • Use Procore to manage project financial workflows (commitments, invoices, COs) and ensure documentation accuracy., • Maintain project financial trackers and logs in Google Sheets for internal reporting and visibility., • Assist with monthly close activities, reconciliations, accrual support, and audit-ready documentation., • Coordinate with PMs, supers, and vendors to resolve invoice/billing discrepancies and keep financial workflows moving. Required Experience & Skills • Experience as a Project Accountant in construction, ideally with a residential developer or GC supporting ground-up mixed-use/multifamily projects in NJ., • Required systems/skills:, • Sage (required), • Procore (required), • AIA Billings (required), • AP / AR (required), • Google Sheets (required), • Strong understanding of job costing, commitments, change orders, SOVs, and pay apps., • Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting multiple active projects simultaneously., • Familiarity with lien waivers, COIs, vendor compliance, and subcontractor billing packages., • Degree in Accounting/Finance (preferred) or equivalent construction accounting experience. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy