Construction Project Accountant - Billing & Budgets

South Coast Facility Services; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Coast Facility Services seeks an experienced Construction Accountant to manage all aspects of project accounting, PO issuance, payroll audits, and job cost control. You will communicate with Field and Project Managers to ensure timely invoicing and accurate budgets.

The role requires 3–5 years in project accounting, AR experience, and familiarity with lien filings. Join a full-service MEP contractor focused on quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years project accountant experience.
• 2–4 years accounts receivable experience.
• Experience filing mechanic’s liens.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming requests for purchase orders and job updates from Field and Project Managers.
• Issue purchase orders and process purchase order receipts.
• Review and audit weekly payroll through mJob and submit to Payroll for processing.
• Initiate Work Order setups and process work order billings to clients.
• Review accounts receivable aging and recommend necessary adjustments, collections courtesy calls, and resolve customer queries.
• Coordinate with Project managers to resolve differences in budgets and costs.
• Receive all change orders and input into system, update budgets associated with change orders.
• Initiate job setups including SamPro system, preliminary notice filings, lien paperwork, review billing terms, ensure insurance certs.
• Regular attendance and timeliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office administration

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SamPro system

Job description

South Coast Facility Services seeks an experienced Construction Accountant to manage all aspects of project accounting, PO issuance, payroll audits, and job cost control. You will communicate with Field and Project Managers to ensure timely invoicing and accurate budgets.

The role requires 3–5 years in project accounting, AR experience, and familiarity with lien filings. Join a full-service MEP contractor focused on quality and innovation.