Construction Project Accountant: Budgeting & Costing

Selby Jennings; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Virginia seeks a Project Accountant to support large-scale construction projects. You will manage job costing, project billings, and budget analysis to drive profitability and ensure vendor compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5+ years in project or construction accounting, a bachelor's degree in related field, advanced Excel, and strong communication to collaborate cross-functionally with project teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of project accounting, construction accounting, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of job costing, budgeting, and project financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project billings and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Perform budget-to-actual analysis and monitor project costs.
• Track job profitability and prepare project performance reports.
• Manage vendor compliance, insurance documentation, lien waivers, and W-9s.
• Maintain accurate project accounting records and reporting data.
• Support Project Managers with financial analysis and project status updates.
• Identify and resolve project-related accounting issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Project accounting

Construction accounting

Budgeting

Job costing

Project financial reporting

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Selby Jennings in Virginia seeks a Project Accountant to support large-scale construction projects. You will manage job costing, project billings, and budget analysis to drive profitability and ensure vendor compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5+ years in project or construction accounting, a bachelor's degree in related field, advanced Excel, and strong communication to collaborate cross-functionally with project teams.