Allied Electric

Project Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

$52,000-$62,400

About This Job

About Allied: Allied Electric is a 50+ year electrical contractor servicing the Midwest Region in industrial, commercial, and institutional electrical and low voltage construction projects.

Job Summary: The Project Accountant responsible for ensuring accurate job cost tracking, billing, and accounts receivable management for project-based construction work. This role requires a strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including job costing, WIP reporting, and project margin tracking. And will play a key role in maintaining financial compliance, supporting licensing requirements, and coordinating financial documentation across departments and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Costing and Project Support:

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Open and maintain job records in Sage, ensuring complete and accurate setup.

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Create job folders and maintain an up-to-date job billing list.

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Enter job estimates, Schedule of Values, and update estimated job costs in Sage.

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Post and track project and subcontract change orders.

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Prepare and distribute monthly Yellow Sheets and project margin reports.

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Request and collect supplier and subcontractor waivers.

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File and maintain contracts, subcontracts, and project billing documentation.

Billing and Accounts Receivable (AR):

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Generate monthly project billing packets and ensure proper backup is included.

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Post job billings and distribute to clients.

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Record and deposit incoming checks; scan and file payment records.

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Monitor aging receivables and follow up with clients on overdue payments.

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Generate daily and weekly AR status reports for leadership.

Banking and Financial Entries:

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Assist with WIP (Work in Progress) reporting and entries to support financial reporting.

Compliance and Licensing:

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Track and complete business and contractor license renewals across states.

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Submit vendor prequalification and compliance documentation as needed.

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Maintain current and organized licensing records for company operations.

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Request and distribute Certificates of Insurance (COI) as required.

Administrative and Technology Support:

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Coordinate ad hoc financial reports and support internal data requests.

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Assist with job closeout processes and ensure complete billing files.

Job Requirements

Experience and Technical Skills:

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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

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2+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in construction or project-based industries.

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Proficient in Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) and Microsoft Excel.

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Strong understanding of job cost accounting, billing, and AR procedures.

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Experience with compliance tracking, licensing, and reporting processes.

Communication and Organization:

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Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

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Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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Professional and proactive team player who can work across departments and with external partners.

Compensation & Benefits:

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Competitive pay based on experience.

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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

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401(k) with company match.

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Paid time off and holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

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401(k)

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401(k) 5% Match

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401(k) matching

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Dental insurance

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Disability insurance

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Health insurance

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Health savings account

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Parental leave

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Referral program

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

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Day shift

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Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

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Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

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