Project Accountant

Mccosker Contracting; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

McCosker Contracting in Gladstone, Queensland seeks a Project Accountant to partner with project teams, providing financial oversight, forecasting and reporting across multiple projects in a fast-paced construction environment. You will manage cost control, revenue recognition, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations with strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.

Tertiary qualifications in Business/Commerce/Accounting and 3+ years in a similar role are required; advanced Excel and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in project accounting and reporting.
• Experience within construction, civil contracting, mining services, engineering, or project-based industries.
• Advanced MS Office skills, in particular Excel and Power BI.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence operational teams and challenge outcomes constructively.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly project financial reports and performance dashboards.
• Monitor project costs, revenue, margins, cash flow, and work-in-progress.
• Support project managers with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes.
• Review project commitments, subcontractor costs, and procurement spend.
• Assist with contract administration, variations, claims, and revenue recognition.
• Reconcile project accounting records and investigate financial variances.
• Prepare monthly accruals, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with operational teams to identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Support project start-up, close-out, and audit requirements.
• Assist with the system and process improvement projects around project management and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and contractual obligations.

Skills

High accuracy

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

Power BI

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business/Commerce/Accounting

CPA/CA desirable

Construction industry knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Excel Advanced

Job description

Join McCosker Contracting – Project Accountant

Location:Gladstone, Queensland

Work: Monday to Friday, permanent position 40 hours

Pay: Competitive remuneration

About the Role:

The Project Accountant will act as a critical business partner to operational and project management teams, providing financial oversight, analysis, and reporting across multiple projects. This position will ensure accurate project cost control, forecasting, revenue recognition, and commercial reporting while supporting informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced construction environment and possess strong commercial acumen, attention to detail, and relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and analyse monthly project financial reports and performance dashboards.
• Monitor project costs, revenue, margins, cash flow, and work-in-progress.
• Support project managers with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes.
• Review project commitments, subcontractor costs, and procurement spend.
• Assist with contract administration, variations, claims, and revenue recognition.
• Reconcile project accounting records and investigate financial variances.
• Prepare monthly accruals, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with operational teams to identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Support project start-up, close-out, and audit requirements.
• Assist with the system and process improvement projects around project management and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and contractual obligations.

Candidate Requirements:

• High accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficient in project accounting and reporting
• Experience within construction, civil contracting, mining services, engineering, or project-based industries.
• Advance MS Office skills, in particular Excel and Power BI
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence operational teams and challenge outcomes constructively.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

The below attributes would be highly desirable:

• CPA/CA Qualifications
• Construction industry experience

What good will look like in the first year:

• Gain an understanding of the current state of project tracking and reporting.
• Build relationships with Project teams and develop a financial and operational understanding of current construction projects.
• Work with system improvement teams to help map out a path to better system utilisation and project reporting.
• Implement a long-term and sustainable implementation of system improvements and enhance reporting capabilities.

Why McCosker?

• Monthly Recognition Awards
• Corporate Health Insurance Discounts
• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programs
• Discounted Qantas Club Membership

About Us

McCosker Contracting is a leader in civil construction, proudly servicing mining, gas, industrial, and infrastructure sectors across Australia. Based in Gladstone, we’re a team of empowered individuals working together to deliver outstanding results — with integrity, respect, and a commitment to safety.

You can learn more about McCosker Contracting here:

https://www.mccoskers.com.au/

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