Assistant Project Accountant

Skanska USA; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Employee ownership program

Job summary

Skanska USA is seeking an Assistant Project Accountant to support project teams with accurate accounting records. You will assist with invoicing, subcontractor billing, and payables under direct supervision, leveraging strong organizational skills.

The role requires 1+ years of accounting experience and proficiency with MS Office. Skanska offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounting experience.
• 1+ years experience with data processing of invoices, electronic filing, emails, etc.
• General understanding of GAAP and cost accounting

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and submission of invoices for assigned projects.
• Assist with review and process of subcontractor applications of payment and general condition invoices for payment.
• Data entry including owner billings, subcontracts, change orders and purchase orders.
• Payment of general payables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Assistant Project Accountant. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.

Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values—Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.

The Assistant Project Accountant assists and supports the project team by maintaining accurate and complete accounting records. The responsibilities for this role will include assisting with preparation and submission of invoices for assigned project; assisting with review and process of subcontractor applications of payment and general condition invoices for payment; data entry, including owner billings, subcontracts, change orders and purchase orders; and payment of general payables. The position works under direct supervision and gathers and distributes information. The Assistant Project Accountant must be a team player and have strong organizational and accounting skills.

Assistant Project Accountant Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounting experience
• 1+ years experience with data Processing of invoices, electronic filing, emails, etc.
• General understanding of General Accepted Accounting Practices and cost accounting
• Proficiency in software such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Power Point, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Our Investment in you:

• We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
• As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
• At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
• Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!

Background Check Required

Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Skanska uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest construction and project development companies. With operations in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe, and the United States, global revenue totaled $15.9 billion in 2024.

Skanska in the U.S. operates 28 offices across the country, with its headquarters in New York City. In 2024, the U.S. construction sector generated $8.2 billion in revenue, and the U.S. development sector’s net investments in commercial projects totaled $224 million.

Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,300 teammates in the U.S. and 26,300 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.