Project Accountant

Samet Career • Greensboro, NC • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Apr 28, 2026

Samet Corporation provides professional construction and management services for projects in the Commercial/Industrial, Housing (multi-family), Educational/Institutional, and Healthcare market sectors. Samet is actively searching for a Project Accountant to support and serve our corporate and field operations. Key responsibilities include the following:

Preparation of Owner invoices for construction projects, including coordination with Project Managers and Group Managers for review of all draft invoices and documentation.
Processing construction project-related subcontractor pay applications and other vendor invoices, including verification, coding and routing to approver(s) and preparing AP payments. Includes verification of proper risk management procedures including lien waivers and certificates of insurance.
Obtain project close-out documentation.
Retainage release after proper documentation is obtained.
Cross training responsibilities may include certificate of insurance, document imaging and expense reports, reconciling and entering credit card payments.
Assisting with special projects.

Qualifications/Requirements

Two years of Construction related experience in Accounting preferred. General contractor is preferred.
3-5 years of experience in A/P
Data Entry Skills
Bachelor’s degree preferred or an Associates' degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
Excellent computer & software skills, with the ability to learn, adapt to and implement new systems. Proficiency in Excel a must.
Experience with Timberline (Sage 300) software a plus.
Ability to multi task and prioritize in a fast paced environment.

This role requires a team player with a customer-service approach to co-workers and subcontractors, and a passion for collaborative improvement and implementation of effective work processes, procedures and standards in a team environment. In business since 1961, Samet Corporation is a leader in construction and real estate development services in the Triad region of North Carolina. Based in Greensboro, NC with offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC, Samet projects can be found throughout NC, SC and VA. Samet offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

Competitive salaries
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Health & wellness challenges and incentives
Generous paid time off and holidays
Flexible spending account
401(k) with company match
Health (HSA & traditional), Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
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