Construction Project Accountant

The Finders Staffing Solutions; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Finders Staffing Solutions is seeking a Construction Project Accountant to handle accounting and clerical support for construction projects, ensuring accurate cost tracking and timely monthly draws. The role demands attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work across multiple projects.

Key duties include compiling costs by project, recording AP/AR, reconciling costs to reports and actuals, preparing check runs by project, maintaining internal reports and schedules, assisting in

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel and accounting software.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Construction accounting background preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with cost accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Compile costs by project and prepare monthly draws.
• Record AP/AR for assigned projects.
• Reconcile construction costs between cost reports and actuals monthly.
• Prepare check runs by project.
• Maintain internal reports and schedules.
• Assist in monthly financial close with journal entries and reporting.
• Research and reconcile accounts.
• Perform other special projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

Construction accounting

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Independent worker

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Office procedures

Education

College degree or equivalent accounting experience

2+ years construction accounting experience

Cost accounting experience

Job description

The construction project accountant assumes the responsibility for performing assigned accounting and related clerical support functions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Compile costs by project and prepare monthly draws.
• Record AP / AR for assigned projects
• Reconcile construction cost between cost reports and actuals for projects on monthly basis.
• Prepare check run by project
• Maintain internal reports and schedules.
• Assist in monthly financial close, including standard journal entries, update reports in excel and print reports for financial meetings.
• Research and reconcile accounts.
• Other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated, with good communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Excel and accounting software
• Construction accounting background is required.
• Must have basic accounting knowledge.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Must have knowledge of office administrative procedures.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving for positive results.

Education

• College degree preferred or equivalent accounting experience required.

Experience

• Two (2) plus year’s construction accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with cost accounting strongly preferred.