LOCATION All Garmong offices
JOB TYPE Full-Time
EFFECTIVE DATE 4/21/2026
The Project Accountant is responsible for processing statements, performing general accounting functions and job-based accounting procedure, budgets and schedule of values. The Project Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the billing and receivables for multiple Project Managers and Project Engineers who each manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Project Accountant must have a desire to learn, find answers, and take personal responsibility for quality, timeliness and process improvement. High attention to detail and an ability to prioritize responsibilities is a must.
- Act as first line of communication with our Owners, Customers, Project Managers and other staff and provide timely responses to questions and inquiries
- Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders
- Review monthly Work-in-Progress reports for completeness and accuracy
- Review monthly Accounts Receivables for payment status and follow-up as necessary
- Work closely with Project Managers and perform detailed monthly job cost reviews
- Job setup (i.e., contract review, budget, schedule of values, billing templates, etc.) in Vista by Viewpoint, which is our account ERP, and Procore
- Review bonding requirements per contract and order Payment/Performance bonds if required
- Send insurance requirements to insurance agency to obtain Certificate of Insurance
- Request job cost transfers
- Request job cost transfers
- Process subcontract and change order requests
- Produce and send monthly Owner billing packets for each job (including release of liens, vendor lien waivers, Customer-specific billing formats, AIA, etc.)
- Process vendor credit applications and request new vendor set-ups
- Monitor Pay Controls and request changes to ensure subcontractors and vendors are paid at the appropriate time according to their specific contract terms and conditions
- Process job closeouts
- Assist with special projects and other duties as requested by company management
- Familiarity with an integrated Job Cost and Construction Accounting preferred
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work effectively under stress, meet short deadlines and take direction
- Strong communication skills to handle both internal and external personnel
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with a high attention to detail
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or relevant years of experience
- Proficiency at the intermediate level in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of project contracts and change order documents and familiarity with AIA documents preferred but not required
- Vista by Viewpoint Construction Software experience preferred, but not required
- Procore Software experience preferred, but not required
- Must maintain a current Indiana Notary license
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees may perform other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands; and verbal communication. The employee frequently uses a computer keyboard and monitor. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site, at office locations, and/or off-site venues. Performing this job will sometimes require the employee to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
Garmong Construction Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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 applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
We offer competitive wages and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, paid time off, 401k with company match, and much more.
