Draw Accountant – Atlanta, GA

A well-established construction and development firm is seeking a Draw Accountant for its Atlanta, GA office. This role reports to the Vice President of Construction and works closely with both development and construction teams. The Draw Accountant will be a key member of the accounting team, supporting construction job costing and managing financial processes across projects in Georgia and additional markets as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

Weekly Tasks:

• Maintain and manage weekly invoice submissions for pre-development and construction projects in multiple regions.
• Code invoices and route to the appropriate development manager for approval via DocuSign.
• Ensure proper organization of invoice folders and update invoice spreadsheets for accurate tracking.
• Enter coded invoices into Sage 300 and submit to corporate accounting for processing and payment.
• Reconcile weekly check runs with the corporate controller to ensure timely payment and mailing to consultants.
• Manage contracts and change orders using Sage 300, DocuSign, and Excel.
• Oversee compliance documentation, including lien waivers.

Monthly Tasks:

• Process and submit monthly invoices for approval and entry into Sage 300.
• Maintain accurate invoice recordkeeping and ensure timely submission for processing and check issuance.
• Manage and reconcile monthly draw requests, job cost reports, and disbursements.
• Communicate pay application deadlines to contractors/subcontractors and process pay applications.
• Collaborate with construction and development teams to reconcile cost reports.

Miscellaneous:

• Handle lien waivers and check distribution.
• Support contractor and subcontractor draw schedule preparation and monthly pay application processes for approval and bank funding.
• Process change orders and manage weekly check requests from construction and development teams.

Construction and Development Support

• Work closely with Construction Coordinators, Development Managers, Project Managers, and Assistant Project Managers.
• Organize and manage contract documentation from general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Administer schedule of values and draw management.
• Prepare and implement warranty documentation, including final lien waivers, closeout documents, and any bank/partner-required forms.
• Ensure all project-related paperwork is current, properly filed, and securely stored.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proven leadership and delegation abilities.
• Effective time management and workload estimation for construction-related tasks.
• Strong writing skills for internal and external reporting.
• Experience with construction accounting and contract management required.
• Proficiency in Sage 300 (Timberline), Bluebeam, Excel, Microsoft Office, DocuSign, and Expensify.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct, Procore, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project is a plus.

Personal Characteristics

• High personal integrity with the ability to inspire trust and confidence.
• Highly organized with strong record-keeping habits.
• Self-starter with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong prioritization skills and deadline orientation.
• Able to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Growth-oriented, creative problem solver, and dependable team player.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Applied Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Practical construction management and accounting experience is required.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience, including internships or previous roles in construction accounting.

Physical Requirements

• Regular sitting, talking, and hearing; frequent hand use; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• May need to stoop, kneel, climb, or work on active construction sites in various weather conditions.
• Must be comfortable using computers, phones, and standard office technology on a daily basis.