Project Accountant

About the role

The Project Accountant will play a crucial role in managing project finances, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in contract management, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue subcontracts and purchase orders in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Review project specifications to support accurate and complete schedules of values.
• Partner with Risk Management to review and approve any subcontractor or vendor revisions to company terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with Project Management to prepare monthly payment applications and required project documentation.
• Ensure project compliance through collection, tracking, and submission of certified payroll.
• Track, enter, and validate all costs related to subcontractors and key suppliers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ accounting experience required; construction accounting experience preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of Procore, certified payroll reporting, and MBE/WBE tracking is desired.
• Average associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Skills

• Project & Time Management: Manage multiple projects and priorities, adjust quickly as needs shift.
• Organization & Attention to Detail: Highly organized with strong attention to detail across documentation, tracking, and follow-through.
• Financial Acumen: Working knowledge of GAAP and basic construction-related financial processes.
• Communication & Collaboration: Clear, professional communication with both internal teams and external partners.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of core construction project workflows and how projects progress from start to finish.

Benefits

• Skender pays 100% of the premium for health insurance (medical, dental, & vision).
• Annual deposit into health savings account.
• Retirement plan with 100% match up to 5% of gross earnings.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued learning opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Wellness incentives.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave for mothers and fathers.
• Free employee assistance program services.
• Free short- & long-term disability insurance.
• Community involvement.