Construction Project Accountant: Budget Control & Closeout

Big-D Construction Corporation; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McAlvain Construction, a Big-D Company, has an opportunity for an experienced Project Accountant to join our Boise, ID team. The role supports multiple project teams, handling job setup, budgets, cost tracking, and interfacing with owners and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 2+ years of construction accounting experience, and proficiency with Excel. Familiarity with ERP systems is preferred and attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in commercial construction.
• Experience with Trimble Viewpoint is a plus but not required.
• Experience with state contracts is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain jobs/tasks in ERP system, including revenue and cost budgets.
• Monitor job budgets regularly and audit job costs, reporting issues to the project team.
• Support project team in monthly revenue and cost projections.
• Review and interface all change orders for accuracy before submission to the owner/subcontractor.
• Participate in jobsite meetings and track issues.
• Draft and review payment applications with PM.
• Daily/weekly review of labor hours ensuring correct coding and classification.
• Reconcile cost accounts and perform job cost adjustments as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Team player

Highly organized

Excel

Construction accounting

Project management

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Trimble Viewpoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

McAlvain Construction, a Big-D Company, has an opportunity for an experienced Project Accountant to join our Boise, ID team. The role supports multiple project teams, handling job setup, budgets, cost tracking, and interfacing with owners and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 2+ years of construction accounting experience, and proficiency with Excel. Familiarity with ERP systems is preferred and attention to detail is essential.