Project Accountant

Company Overview

JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.

Job Summary

The Project Accountant is responsible for all project accounting for jobs assigned, acting as liaison between accounting and project management ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain organized project contract files


• Full understanding of AIA G702 and G703


• Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms and enter in the system


• Review project labor and expense charges with Project Managers for accuracy and appropriateness


• Analyze projects; generate job costing reports to provide meaningful input to project teams and office management


• Interact with clients and vendors in a professional, courteous manner


• Full understanding of Timberline BL, PJ, JC, AP modules


• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel


• Review sub-contractors’ statements


• Provide full backup billing of CM Job

Qualifications and Skills

• Construction industry experience required


• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, functions, practices, and procedures within the construction field including cost coding and pricing, purchase orders, etc.


• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and stay flexible, while meeting deadlines and goals


• 5+ years of experience in a similar position


• 4 Year College Accounting Degree preferred

Computer Systems

• Excellent computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office product applications (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) 


• Proficiency in business software application Timberline

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed in California, the annual salary offered for this role is $90,000 - $120,000.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills.

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