Assistant Project Accountant

About this role

The Assistant Project Accountant supports the Project Accounting team in providing timely and accurate financial information for lump sum and GMP projects. This position assists with processing project financial transactions (A/P and A/R), preparing owner billing packages, and supporting trade partner compliance requirements. The Assistant Project Accountant collaborates closely with project accountants, project teams, trade partners, and vendors to ensure accurate documentation and seamless financial operations. This role serves as an entry-to-mid-level position with opportunities for development and growth into a Project Accountant role.

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Support & Compliance:

• Assist with preparing and reviewing owner billings, backup documentation, and logging A/P invoices.
• Support in maintaining project files, rate tables, and budget documentation.
• Track and update Bernards systems as needed to ensure trade partner compliance items (insurance, lien releases, preliminary notices, etc.).
• Assist Project Accountants with the monthly owner payment application process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Teams and trade partners to obtain, review, and maintain schedules of values (SOVs) and budget allocations (as directed
• Submit, track, and maintain fully executed payment applications and supporting documentation via DocuSign and project records (as directed)
• Assist with entering and tracking budget transfers, commitments, PCCOs, and CCOs in Textura, reconciling with Procore to ensure alignment with A/P workflows, including invoice coding, preparation of joint checks, A/P and A/R approvals, and reconciliations.
• Lead the trade partner payment process, ensuring compliance with lien waivers, regulations, and company policies.
• Administer and support the Textura CPM system, maintaining data accuracy and assisting other users across the company.
• Oversee trade par...