Construction Project Accountant - Budget & Cost Control

McAlvain Companies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McAlvain is seeking a project accountant to support multiple project teams in our construction operations. The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage budgets, track costs, and prepare monthly revenue projections.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least two years of accounting experience in commercial construction.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Project Accounting Management duties: set up and maintain jobs/tasks in ERP system, monitor budgets, support revenue/cost projections, review change orders, track labor hours, reconcile cost accounts.
• Project Compliance & Administration: prepare lien waivers, approve subcontract lien waivers, oversee closeout, track insurance/bonds, prepare state tax forms.

Skills

Excel

Cost tracking

Multi-team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Trimble Viewpoint

Job description

McAlvain is seeking a project accountant to support multiple project teams in our construction operations. The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage budgets, track costs, and prepare monthly revenue projections.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least two years of accounting experience in commercial construction.