Company Overview:
At Pioneer, you're more than an employee, you’re an owner. As a 100% employee-owned company, everyone shares our success through our ESOP retirement plan. We specialize in custom unitized curtain wall systems and are known for our innovative designs, award-winning technology, and commitment to quality. With offices across the Midwest and East Coast, we’re growing—and so can your career. Pioneer provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, critical illness, and accident coverage. The company also offers employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. Committed to supporting work-life balance, Pioneer offers flexible work schedules to help employees thrive both professionally and personally. Join a team that values your voice, invests in your future, and celebrates your success.
Job Summary:
The Project Accountant plays a pivotal role in the success of complex, high‑visibility construction projects. This role serves as a strategic partner across departments, ensuring financial clarity, elevating the accuracy and integrity of project documentation, and empowering teams with insights that drive smarter, faster decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Project Accounting:
Partner closely with project teams to accurately record, classify, and review all job costs, ensuring financial clarity throughout each project lifecycle.
Deliver meaningful, value‑add reporting that empowers Project Management with actionable insights.
Collect and maintain contracts, billings and change order documentation, ensuring alignment with ERP records.
Collaborate with Project Managers to uncover and implement cost‑saving opportunities that strengthen project performance and support strategic growth.
Conduct proactive internal audits on active projects to ensure accuracy before project closeout.
Oversee warranty tracking and bonding capacity to support long‑term project integrity and organizational readiness.
Project Financial Analysis:
Analyze financial trends to surface insights, address variances, and support informed decision‑making.
Present clear, professional financial updates that strengthen leadership’s understanding of project health.
Monitor performance against KPIs and translate results into meaningful recommendations.
Accounts Receivable Management:
Process and enter pay applications into the ERP system, ensuring smooth integration with billing platforms (e.g., Textura, GCPay).Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive timely billing approvals and collections. Record and reconcile customer payments, ensuring accuracy and transparency in all receivable activities.
Subcontractor Administration:
Maintain the approved vendor list and ensure compliance with company terms (e.g., vendor agreements, purchase orders).Support operational readiness by managing subcontractor prequalification documentation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Minimum of two-three years of accounting or finance experience; Construction industry experience preferred. Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights from complex data. Proficient in financial principles, including GAAP, budgeting, and cost control. Self-motivated and capable of working independently. Pioneer Cladding and Glazing Systems, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Compliant. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
