Project Accountant at ARCO a Family of Construction Companies in Atlanta, GA, US

Job description

• Are you an Accounting Professional who loves diving into projects? Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself to the highest standards? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term opportunity for you in our Atlanta, GA office. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.
• We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
• We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers to prepare billings to owners.
• Process all overhead and job cost invoices throughout the month.
• Work on a daily basis with the vendors and subcontractors on issues with billing and payments.
• Responsible for collecting, logging and verifying all required lien waivers from Subcontractors and their suppliers for every payout are received and submitted to Project Owners as required.
• Reconcile and close accounts payable and accounts receivable on a monthly basis and assist in the monthly cash reconciliation process. Maintain and prepare the monthly collection reports.
• Work on a variety of miscellaneous issues delegated from the controller.
• Respond to requests for information and analysis from the Project Managers on various job cost and subcontractor issues.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with Subcontractors and Project Managers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• 5-15 years of accounting experience preferred; Construction accounting experience considered a plus.
• Subcontractor experience preferred
• Viewpoint software experience preferred.
• Textura and Title Company experience a plus.
• Must possess effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
• Able to work effectively under deadlines and high pressure.
• Ability to work with and build relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.

Skills

Required

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel

Preferred

• Construction accounting experience
• Subcontractor experience
• Viewpoint software experience
• Textura and Title Company experience

Benefits

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave