Construction Project Accountant: Cost & Compliance

Talentify; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match (no cap

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of construction job costing for a major project and several smaller ones, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

The role emphasizes analyzing costs, managing vendor compliance, lien waivers, insurance and W-9s, and producing profitability reports and status updates using COINs and standard MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of project accounting experience preferred.
• Strong ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and analyze monthly project billings per contract requirements.
• Perform financial analysis and reconcile project costs versus budget.
• Manage vendor compliance, insurance, lien waivers, retention and W-9s.
• Produce and analyze job performance and profitability through cost tracking reports.
• Assist in preparation of status reports and maintain accurate project statuses in COINs.
• Identify and resolve basic to complex project-related accounting issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Project accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of construction job costing for a major project and several smaller ones, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

The role emphasizes analyzing costs, managing vendor compliance, lien waivers, insurance and W-9s, and producing profitability reports and status updates using COINs and standard MS Office tools.