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Job Title: Project Accountant

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Classification: Full Time

At Owen-Ames-Kimball, you are not just taking a job. You are joining a team that has spent more than 130 years proving that great buildings are built by great people. We trust our employees to do meaningful work, encourage them to grow, and support them with leaders who value integrity as much as results. We are people who value people, and with an average tenure of 12 years, that is something we live every day.

If you are looking for a place where your voice matters, your contributions are recognized, and your work leaves a mark on communities across Michigan, Colorado, and Florida, there is a place for you at Owen-Ames-Kimball.

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. is hiring a detail‑oriented Project Accountant based in Grand Rapids to support the financial success of our construction projects. In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers, the Controller, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers to ensure accurate billing, strong cash flow, contract compliance, and reliable financial reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys combining analytical thinking with project‑based financial management in a collaborative construction environment. Your work will directly contribute to the successful delivery of high‑quality, financially sound projects.

• Prepare and submit monthly owner billings, including AIA billing forms and supporting documentation.
• Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on outstanding invoices, and help maintain healthy project cash flow.
• Maintain accurate project accounting records and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Analyze project costs and variances, partnering with Project Managers to resolve discrepancies and improve financial performance.
• Process and track contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project‑related financial documentation.
• Verify and manage lien waivers, insurance certificates, W-9s, and other compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
• Support project closeouts by finalizing billings, payables, and required documentation.
• Assist with month‑end close activities, reconciliations, audits, and financial reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and financial controls.

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, project accounting, or cost accounting.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with AIA billing, lien waivers, project‑based accounting, and construction documentation is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn ERP/accounting systems such as Acumatica.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and financial reasoning skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative, accountable professional who builds strong relationships and handles confidential information with discretion.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to salary, 401(k) profit sharing, paid time off, health insurance. You’ll work with a close‑knit, supportive team in a low‑turnover culture where people genuinely enjoy what they do. Our size and values mean your contributions are recognized, your work makes a real impact in the communities we serve, and no two days are the same thanks to a variety of engaging, cross‑departmental tasks. Founded in Grand Rapids in 1891, O‑A‑K is a stable, respected company delivering construction projects annually across Michigan, Colorado, and Florida.

Owen-Ames-KimballCo. complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. O-A-K does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment must undergo and pass pre‑employment testing including a drug and background screen.