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Project Accountant - Commercial Construction in Atlanta

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Already doing project accounting and wondering if there's a better seat out there? Let's talk.

Atlanta construction is busy and good project accountants are hard to find. I have a client, a well-established commercial general contractor that keeps growing, adding a Project Accountant to the team.

What's in it for you:

  • $70K-$90K base depending on experience, plus full benefits
  • A growing team with room to move up
  • Work side by side with PMs on real commercial projects

What you'll do:

  • Own job costing and cost coding across multiple projects
  • Prepare owner pay apps and AIA G702/G703 billings
  • Review subcontractor pay apps, lien waivers and compliance
  • Help with WIP schedules, cost-to-complete and month-end close
  • Partner with PMs on budgets, change orders and project financials

What you bring:

  • 2+ years of construction or project accounting experience
  • Comfort with Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore or similar
  • Strong Excel skills and an eye for detail
  • An accounting or finance degree is a plus
  • Atlanta-area based

Confidential, quick and easy. Send me your LinkedIn or a quick note. Are you available for a quick call?

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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