Smith Group of Americas · 14 hours ago
Project Accountant
Syracuse-Auburn Area
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSmith Group of Americas is seeking an Entry-Level Project Accountant to support the financial administration of construction projects. This role involves assisting with cost tracking, billing, documentation, and reporting in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Construction
Hiring Manager
Deondra Smith
Responsibilities
Assist in setting up new projects in the accounting system with correct budgets and cost codes
Help monitor and track project costs, invoices, and committed expenses
Review basic job cost reports and flag discrepancies for senior accounting staff
Support preparation of monthly owner billings (including AIA-style applications)
Collect and review subcontractor and vendor billing documentation
Help track retainage, change orders, and required billing backup
Code and process invoices to correct cost codes
Work with project teams to resolve invoice questions and matching issues
Assist with monitoring outstanding payments and following up when needed
Maintain organized electronic and physical project files
Ensure lien waivers, insurance certificates, and compliance documents are collected and filed
Assist with gathering documentation for audits or internal reviews
Prepare simple financial summaries and spreadsheets for project teams
Attend project meetings as needed to provide basic financial updates
Communicate clearly with project managers, vendors, and the accounting team
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Equivalent administrative or accounting experience may be considered
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Basic understanding of accounting principles (coursework acceptable)
Proficiency in Excel (sorting, filtering, basic formulas)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Strong communication and organization skills
Preferred
Familiarity with construction accounting concepts (cost codes, schedules of values, change orders)
Experience with accounting or project‑based software (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage 300, CMiC, Procore)
Company
Smith Group of Americas
Smith Group of Americas is the parent company for SGTR, LLC., E. Smith Contractors, and SGTR RjO JV.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase