Project Accountant

Responsibilities Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Accountant in Tampa, FL.Summary:The Project Accountant is responsible for the financial administration of assigned construction projects, ensuring accurate billing, job cost tracking, subcontractor compliance, and timely reporting. This role serves as the primary accounting point of contact for Project Managers and provides full ownership overall project level financial workflows. The ideal person for this role is someone capable of handling daily responsibilities independently, but may still be developing deeper competencies in WIP, forecasting support, and more advanced project reporting.Responsibilities: Prepare and submit AIA applications for payment, T&M and unit price billings Track retainage, stored materials, and contract billing requirements Monitor AR aging for assigned jobs and support collections as needed Coordinate with Project Managers on billing accuracy and schedule-of-values alignment Code and post subcontractor invoices, material invoices, and equipment charges to correct cost codes Validate coding with PMs and ensure all costs hit the correct job and phase Review committed costs (POs, subcontracts) and track open commitments Assist PMs with cost vs. budget reviews and research cost discrepancies Collect and track lien waivers Maintain W 9s and vendor setup documentation Monitor subcontractor COI (certificate of insurance) compliance and expiration dates Ensure subcontractor agreements, change orders, and budgets are fully approved prior to payment Prepare monthly cost reports for PMs with updated cost details and variance explanations Maintain change order financial logs (approved, pending, disputed) Support PMs and Accounting Manager in providing inputs for monthly WIP reporting Assist in cash flow projections for assigned projects Skills To be considered for this position, candidates must have experience in a similar role, or they must possess significant knowledge, experience, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities listed Relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP. Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."

Created: 2026-03-10