Construction Project Accountant

Aston Carter; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking onsite

Good to Go toll pass

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant for a full-time, 100% onsite role in Downtown Seattle, WA. The position focuses on Accounts Payable with some Accounts Receivable and involves union payroll for 5–15 employees weekly across JD ERP systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, 3–5 years of construction accounting experience, strong Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years of construction-related accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ledger accuracy and reconcile subsidiary ledgers.
• Assist with monthly/annual close and consolidate statements.
• Perform complex reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with audits and prepare journal entries.
• Work with JD ERP, Textura, Report Now and Pro-Cor software.
• Assist management with reporting and project metrics.
• Review contracts in Pro-Cor systems.

Skills

Bachelors Degree

Construction Experience

Analytical Skills

Independent Worker

Excel Pivot Tables

Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

JD ERP

Sage

Timberline

Textura

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team full-time in Downtown Seattle, WA. This role requires 100% onsite work from Monday through Friday. The Project Accountant will primarily focus on Accounts Payable and some Accounts Receivable, using JD ERP systems. This position involves performing union payroll for 5-15 employees weekly, with potential increases as new projects are initiated.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconcile subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger.
• Assist with the monthly and annual financial close processes, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Perform complex reconciliations, including liability account roll forwards and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Prepare and review journal entries and correct accounting posting errors.
• Work with Textura, Report Now, and Pro-Cor software.
• Assist management with preparing and analyzing various reporting needs such as Progress Billings, Lean restrictions, and Retention bonds.
• Review contracts within Pro-Cor systems.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Accounting.
• 3-5 years of related construction experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong reporting skills using Excel daily with vlookups and pivot tables.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with JD ERP systems preferred, Sage or Timberline acceptable.
• Familiarity with Textura is a plus.
• Experience in project accounting, construction accounting, project billing, job costing, and payment processing.
• Ability to work with contractors and subcontractors in public works projects.

Work Environment

• The work environment is a professional office setting located in Downtown Seattle, WA. The role involves assisting in maintaining Accounts Payable and some Accounts Receivable duties, with a focus on contract reviews in Pro-Cor systems. The company offers free parking onsite and a Good to Go pass for work-related tolls. The company has a long-standing history of growth and success, and is actively expanding into public works projects. Dress code is business casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.