Project Cost Accountant, Seymour

Project Cost Accountant

About the Company Our client, a growing and well-established organization in the Seymour, CT area, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Cost Accountant to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with project managers and leadership while playing a key role in financial tracking, reporting, and project performance analysis.

Responsibilities

Assist the Controller with cost analysis, month-end reporting, forecasting updates, and preparation of WIP schedules

Manage project job costs within Sage 300 and Premier Construction Software

Collaborate with Estimating and Contract Administration teams to establish project estimates within the job cost system

Partner with Project Managers to review and update project job costs on a monthly basis

Prepare, process, and issue owner requisitions alongside Project Managers

Process and manage subcontractor requisitions for payment in coordination with Accounts Payable and Project Managers

Verify previously billed amounts

Review current billings against owner billings

Verify retention amounts and extensions

Process vendor invoices by:

Matching invoices against purchase orders

Verifying quantities and unit pricing

Reviewing invoice extensions

Confirming sales/use tax applicability

Running required Timberline reports

Assist with check runs and verify required supporting documentation, including signed documents and waivers

Respond to vendor and subcontractor inquiries in a professional and timely manner

Maintain organized filing systems and track documentation related to accounting and project cost functions

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within construction or project-based industries

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with construction procedures and documentation, including AIA requisition forms and change order forms

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

Experience with Sage 300, Timberline, and/or Premier Construction Software

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Knowledge of construction accounting principles and job costing processe