Construction Project Accountant: Billing & Cost Projections

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company is seeking a Project Accountant to join the division finance team. This role focuses on managing job cost projections, billings, and coordinating with AP and Subcontract departments for monthly owner billings.

You will work with project managers from start to finish, understand owner/subcontract terms, and ensure timely invoicing. Strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or accounting from an accredited institution.
• Two to five years professional accounting/financial analysis experience.
• Two+ years construction industry experience preferred.
• Project management experience is beneficial.
• Previous leadership/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Managers to ensure receivables and payables are properly handled and timely.
• Understand contract terms to ensure timely progress billings and payments.
• Maintain standard cost codes in the accounting system.
• Coordinate with funding agencies regarding pay application requirements.
• Prepare monthly invoice packages for billable projects with backups.
• Lead monthly accounting meetings with construction/PM teams to review projections and billings.
• Investigate variances and submit variance reports to Division Controller.
• Oversee creation/approval of project billings to customers to avoid issues.
• Review project budgets, staffing, and schedules.
• Ensure cash flow by auditing and sending invoices promptly.
• Weekly detailed job cost projections to Controller.
• Review job cost reports and assist project teams with issues.
• Produce and review billings for Division Controller/owners.
• Reconcile non-lump sum billings to job cost each month.
• Meet billing deadlines including drafts for review.
• Prepare/distribute monthly Job Cost Reports.
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company is seeking a Project Accountant to join the division finance team. This role focuses on managing job cost projections, billings, and coordinating with AP and Subcontract departments for monthly owner billings.

You will work with project managers from start to finish, understand owner/subcontract terms, and ensure timely invoicing. Strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills are essential for success.