Construction Project Accountant: Cost, Billing & Analysis

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

Job summary

Selby Jennings in Virginia is seeking a Project Accountant to join a leading construction and engineering firm. You will manage job costing, project billings, budget analysis, profitability reporting, and vendor compliance for large-scale projects.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in project or construction accounting, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work across project teams in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.

Skills

Job costing

Budgeting

Project financial reporting

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Selby Jennings in Virginia is seeking a Project Accountant to join a leading construction and engineering firm. You will manage job costing, project billings, budget analysis, profitability reporting, and vendor compliance for large-scale projects.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in project or construction accounting, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work across project teams in a fast-paced environment.