🚀 Project Accountant

High-Growth Construction Firm | Path to Controller / CFO

Berlin, CT | Fully Onsite

Build More Than Projects—Build Your Career

Are you a construction accounting professional who wants more than just another role? This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact position within a rapidly growing construction firm where your work directly influences project success, financial strategy, and long-term company growth.

We’re seeking a Project Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and is motivated by long-term leadership potential. This role is designed for someone who wants visibility, ownership, and a clear runway toward Controller or CFO-level leadership as the organization continues to scale.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers and senior leadership, gaining exposure across the full accounting lifecycle while supporting high-profile projects for nationally recognized clients such as ESPN, Raytheon, and Yale.

🔑 Why This Role Stands Out

• Clear Path to Leadership – Intentional growth into Controller or CFO roles
• High-Profile Projects – Support complex construction work for marquee clients
• End-to-End Ownership – See projects through from bid to closeout
• Hands-On & Strategic – Blend detailed accounting with forward-looking financial insight
• Growing Organization – Join a firm experiencing sustained expansion and opportunity

🧱 What You’ll Be Responsible For

Project & Financial Accounting

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports using Sage 300 and Excel
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements
• Track cost-to-complete, job profitability, and project forecasting
• Support projects from inception through closeout
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Prepare customer invoices, including AIA billing
• Record and manage AR transactions and cash receipts
• Process AP invoices and oversee check runs
• Set up and maintain customers, projects, and vendors in the accounting system
• Collect and manage subcontractor W‑9s, insurance certificates, and compliance documentation
• Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and outstanding issues

Tax, Audit & Compliance

• File sales and use tax
• Support internal and external audits
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Collaboration & Leadership Development

• Partner closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate forecasting and financial performance
• Support onboarding and mentorship of junior accounting staff
• Participate in special projects, system enhancements, and process improvements
• Gain increasing exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning

🎯 What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a construction environment
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Project accounting
  • General ledger
  • Accounts payable and receivable
• Experience with AIA Billing
• Proficiency in Sage 300 and advanced Excel
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a small to midsize construction firm
• Demonstrated interest in long-term growth and leadership development
• Ability to identify process improvements and deliver practical, scalable solutions

🏗️ Work Environment & Growth Opportunity

This is a fully onsite role within a collaborative, close‑knit accounting team. The organization values initiative, accountability, and professional development, and actively invests in high performers.

As the company continues to grow, this role will naturally expand—offering increasing responsibility, influence, and visibility with senior leadership. Individuals who excel will be positioned for Controller or CFO-level advancement over time.

✅ Ideal For Professionals Who…

• Want to move beyond transactional accounting
• Enjoy working closely with operations and leadership
• Are energized by growth, complexity, and ownership
• See themselves in senior financial leadership in the future

This is a Permanent position based out of Berlin, CT.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

End of Year Bonuses tied to company performance - could bring salary to 100k+

This is a fully onsite position in Berlin,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.