Javoris Smith

About Javoris Smith

Project Accountant with 3.5+ years of experience supporting large-scale commercial and development projects, with ownership across the full financial lifecycle from job setup through closeout. Recognized for maintaining accurate cost structures and ensuring financial alignment in fast-paced construction environments.I lead core accounting functions including subcontract and owner billings, contract compliance, and invoice management, with a focus on aligning project activity to contractual and financial expectations. I partner closely with project managers and field teams to support reporting accuracy, enforce budget discipline, and resolve issues that impact project performance.My experience spans both GC and development-side operations, bringing a well-rounded perspective to forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis. I consistently deliver clean, audit-ready financials while providing clear financial visibility that supports informed decision-making at the project level.

Experience

1. Project Accountant

   Clayco

   Jan 2023 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Leads project-level accounting for large-scale commercial construction projects, maintaining accurate job cost structures from initial setup through project closeout. • Manages subcontractor and owner billing processes, including AIA applications, ensuring all billings align with contract terms, supporting documentation, and project progress. • Reviews and process invoices through Textura, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with subcontract agreements and lien waiver requirements. • Partners with project managers and field teams to monitor budgets, track cost activity, and address variances impacting financial performance. • Maintains alignment between contract values, change orders, and cost reporting, ensuring financial data remains accurate and audit-ready throughout the project lifecycle.• Supports month-end close by reconciling job costs, analyzing variances, and delivering timely, accurate financial reporting.• Proactively identifies and resolves discrepancies related to billing, contracts, and cost allocations to minimize financial risk and project delays.

Education

• Belhaven University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Finance

  2017 — 2019

• Copiah-Lincoln Community College

  Associate's degree, Business Administration

  2014 — 2016