Construction Project Accountant

Balfour Beatty US; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US, located in Hermiston, OR, seeks a Project Accountant to support the construction project from startup through closeout. The role interfaces between the jobsite and the finance department, ensuring compliance with accounting procedures at the site.

The position handles project cost and reporting, owner/subcontractor billings, payroll, and related documents to keep the project on track and aligned with corporate standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred (or equivalent experience) and 2 to 4 years of experience, preferably in construction on large projects.
• Demonstrates proficiency in basic accounting principles.
• Solid customer service and verbal/written communication skills.
• Experience with Certified Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Project Accounting: provide status info and communicate between field and corporate office.
• Ensure job cost and AR reports stay accurate and in balance with general ledger.
• Enter financial paperwork into the system to maintain timely job cost data (change orders, owner/payables, payroll).
• Subcontractor Management: process monthly pay requisitions and verify insurance certificates.
• Project Administration: maintain filing systems, payroll preparation, supplier accounts, and general admin tasks.
• Promote Customer Relations: build relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Skills

Accounting

Certified Payroll

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

Balfour Beatty US, located in Hermiston, OR, seeks a Project Accountant to support the construction project from startup through closeout. The role interfaces between the jobsite and the finance department, ensuring compliance with accounting procedures at the site.

The position handles project cost and reporting, owner/subcontractor billings, payroll, and related documents to keep the project on track and aligned with corporate standards.