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Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. · 2 months ago

Project Accounting Manager- Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. is an employee-owned company with a rich history in construction across multiple states. The Project Accounting Manager oversees project accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance while leading a team and collaborating with project management to drive improvements.

Real Estate

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project accountants to ensure consistent performance, professional growth, and alignment with company standards

Establish clear expectations for timeliness, accuracy, and collaboration

Promote a culture of accountability and continuous learning within the accounting function

Collaborate with HR and the Controller to recruit, train, and retain top accounting talent

Oversee all client billing processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with contract milestones. Ensure all project accounting activities—including billing, job cost reporting, and WIP analysis—are performed accurately and on schedule

Oversee owner pay applications and job setup to ensure alignment with contractual terms

Partner with project managers to review cost performance, resolve discrepancies, and take corrective action where needed to protect project profitability

Resolve billing or payment issues promptly, maintaining professionalism and responsiveness in all client and subcontractor interactions

Ensure project accounting reinforces O-A-K’s reputation for accuracy, dependability, and service excellence

Maintain proactive financial controls that safeguard assets and ensure compliance across all projects

Identify, assess, and communicate areas of financial risk to the Controller and project leadership

Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, and internal control requirements, including lien waivers, sworn statements, insurance certificates, W-9s, and other documentation

Administer contracts and change orders accurately and timely, maintaining alignment with company policies

Coordinate and oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of accruals, WIP reports, and general ledger reconciliations

Maintain strong procedural and accounting controls to ensure compliance with company standards

Prepare and review project-level financial reports, including profit/loss analysis and unbilled revenue tracking

Support annual audit preparation and contribute to financial reporting that drives operational insight and decision-making

Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across the project accounting function

Leverage Acumatica or similar systems for billing, reporting, and job management

Collaborate with leadership to identify technology and workflow enhancements that strengthen data integrity and financial insight

Qualification

Construction Project AccountingFinancial ReportingRisk ManagementAccounting Software ProficiencyCPA CertificationCompliance ExpertiseAnalytical SkillsLeadershipCommunicationIntegrity & Confidentiality