Project Accountant

Red Dust Holdings; City Of Greater Geraldton; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Superannuation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Private company feel

Job summary

Red Dust Holdings is seeking a hands-on Project Accountant based in Geraldton to manage day-to-day accounting and cost tracking across diverse civil construction projects throughout Western Australia. This is a full-time role at our Geraldton Head Office.

The successful candidate will oversee project budgets, prepare cost reports, forecasts and financial summaries, working closely with Project Managers and on-site teams to ensure accurate records and timely insights for decision making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accounting or project finance role, ideally within civil construction, mining or a related industry.
• A relevant qualification in bookkeeping, finance, accounting or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of project finances, cost tracking and accounts administration.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Confident using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of administrative processes, maintain accurate records and ensure project documentation is up to date.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with on-site teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting and financial performance from commencement through to completion.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivables.
• Prepare and monitor project cost reports, cash flow forecasts and financial summaries for management.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure project costs are recorded against the correct cost codes and budgets.
• Process and reconcile supplier invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor claims and project-related expenses.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Supervisors and operational teams to provide financial insights and support cost control.

Skills

Project accounting

Cost tracking

Forecasting

Communication skills

Time management

Multi-project management

Autonomy

Education

Accounting/Bookkeeping qualification

Relevant finance qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hands-on Project Accountant role based in Geraldton, managing project costs across diverse civil construction projects.

Project Accountant | Full Time | Geraldton WA

Red Dust Holdings is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team at our Geraldton Head Office on a full-time, Monday to Friday Basis. In this varied role, you’ll manage day-to-day accounting activities while providing financial oversight and support across our civil construction projects throughout Western Australia. Working closely with management, operational and project teams, you’ll help maintain accurate financial records, monitor project performance, identify cost variations and provide timely financial information to support informed business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accountant or experienced finance professional looking for a hands‑on, varied role where you can take ownership of financial processes, contribute to project success and make a meaningful impact across the business.

About Us;

Established in 2010, Red Dust Holdings (RDH) are a privately owned Civil Construction, Heavy Haulage and Mining Services Operation, offering a wide range of civil and earthmoving solutions to an extensive client base throughout Regional WA. With a reputation for Project Accountability and Quality Delivery, our values of 'Honesty, Respect and Integrity' form the basis of our business. These values promote positive client, employee and supplier engagement along with an active sense of social responsibility and all of which leads to quality and collaborative project outcomes. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, project quality, and teamwork. Our projects span from small civil construction to large projects in the civil and mining sector, such as detailed roadworks, earthworks, subdivisions, tailings dams, airport construction and major highway upgrades. RDH tenders projects, in the range of $2m and $50m.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting and financial performance from commencement through to completion.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivables.
• Prepare and monitor project cost reports, cash flow forecasts and financial summaries for management.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure project costs are recorded against the correct cost codes and budgets.
• Process and reconcile supplier invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor claims and project-related expenses.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Supervisors and operational teams to provide financial insights and support cost control.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in an accounting or project finance role, ideally within civil construction, mining or a related industry.
• A relevant qualification in bookkeeping, finance, accounting or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of project finances, cost tracking and accounts administration.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Confident using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of administrative processes, maintain accurate records and ensure project documentation is up to date.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with on-site teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• Full-time permanent position.
• Competitive salary package, with weekly pay and superannuation paid on all hours worked.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale and diverse civil projects.
• Streamlined systems and processes designed to make your day-to-day work easier.
• Privately owned Business with your genuine recognition within the company as a valued member of the team and not a number.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).