Construction Project Accountant: Budget & Billing Partner

zwick; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Zwick Construction in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Project Accountant to partner with project teams, maintain accurate job cost records, support forecasts, and prepare billings to keep projects profitable and on schedule.

You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to ensure proper cost coding, timely reporting, and proactive financial management across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction accounting or project administration experience will also be considered
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, project accounting, construction administration, or a related role preferred
• Experience in commercial construction or another project-based industry preferred
• Understanding of job cost accounting, project budgets, billing, and construction documentation preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating closely with project teams
• Comfortable building relationships with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, clients, and internal team members
• Willing and able to visit construction job sites periodically

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate project cost records and financial information for assigned projects
• Monitor project budgets, committed costs, cost-to-complete estimates, and cash position
• Review project transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper cost coding
• Prepare monthly project financial reports and support WIP reporting
• Assist Project Managers with budget updates, forecasting, and project profitability analysis
• Identify financial risks, cost overruns, billing issues, or margin concerns and communicate them proactively
• Support project teams with day-to-day financial questions and reporting needs
• Assist the Project Manager’s with monthly billings / pay applications
• Process, track, and maintain change order documentation
• Maintain retainage schedules and support project closeout billings
• Monitor billing status and assist with collections follow-up as needed
• Help ensure billings and supporting documentation comply with contract and owner requirements
• Assist with creation, issuance, and tracking of subcontracts and purchase orders
• Help subcontractors comply with Zwick requirements so payments can be processed timely
• Review subcontractor pay applications and support payment processing
• Track subcontract commitments, remaining balances, and required documentation
• Maintain subcontractor records, including contracts, certificates of insurance, W-9s, licenses, lien waivers, and other compliance documents
• Coordinate owner-required documentation such as payroll reports, insurance certificates, licenses, and other project-specific requirements
• Maintain accurate project information in Procore, Sage300, and other company systems
• Support project setup, document control, and project closeout activities
• Assist Accounting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and audit support as needed
• Attend project and team meetings as needed
• Recommend improvements to project accounting, billing, and administrative processes
• Visit construction job sites periodically to support project teams and stay connected to project activity
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Procore

Sage 300

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Construction Management/Business

Tools

Procore

Sage 300

Job description

Zwick Construction in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Project Accountant to partner with project teams, maintain accurate job cost records, support forecasts, and prepare billings to keep projects profitable and on schedule.

You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to ensure proper cost coding, timely reporting, and proactive financial management across multiple projects.