Project Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manage project-related accounting activities from initial setup through final closeout, ensuring records remain complete and accurate at every stage.
• Prepare and review cost reports, billings, forecasts, and other financial updates to provide project teams with clear visibility into performance.
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to analyze financial results, identify trends, and support effective decision-making.
• Monitor work-in-progress activity, contract values, budget changes, and project costs to help maintain financial control across assigned jobs.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies, resolve complex financial issues, and ensure transactions align with company policies and contractual terms.
• Support compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures by reviewing project financial data for accuracy and consistency.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project accounting staff, helping strengthen team capability and promote best practices.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts within accounting and finance by recommending more efficient and effective ways to manage project financial operations.

Requirements

• Experience in project accounting within the construction or contractor industry.
• Strong understanding of construction financial processes, including job cost tracking, billings, and work-in-progress reporting.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting, with advanced capability in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience using CMiC or a similar construction accounting system.
• Able to interpret financial information, assess risk, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in managing project financial data.
• Educational background in accounting or related field preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.

Skills

• Construction accounting knowledge
• Sound judgment
• Collaboration with project teams
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• CMiC or similar construction accounting system experience
• Interpret financial information
• Assess risk
• Recommend practical solutions
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time position.