Project Accountant

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile job cost data including labor, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare accurate and timely project billings, ensuring alignment with contract terms.
• Support revenue recognition and cost forecasting by working closely with Project Managers.
• Assist in tracking change orders, margin projections, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Ensure project financials are accurate, auditable, and compliant with accounting policy.
• Help improve project accounting processes and systems across the company.
• Serve as a partner to field teams, finance leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; 2+ years of accounting experience (GL, cost, or project-based preferred); proficient in Microsoft Excel; strong attention to detail, time management, and critical thinking skills; comfortable collaborating across teams, including operations and project leaders; willingness to learn project accounting concepts such as WIP, change orders, and forecasting.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in construction, engineering, or other project-driven industries; familiarity with Viewpoint Vista ERP; exposure to job costing, billing, or revenue recognition; strong interest in growing into a business-partnering or forecasting role.