Construction Project Accountant: Cost Control & Billing

McAlvain Companies, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McAlvain Companies, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Project Accountant to manage the financial lifecycle of construction projects—from budgeting and cost audits to billings, collections and change order management.

You will collaborate with project teams, payroll, AP and project controls leadership to ensure precise cost tracking and timely close-out. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction accounting, a BA/BS in accounting or finance, and proficiency with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Audit job costs monthly and identify irregularities
• Perform job cost adjustments to keep costs accurate
• Track committed costs and reconcile actuals against commitments
• Coordinate with payroll and accounts payable for correct project charging
• Review monthly payment applications for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare owner lien waivers and collect signatures
• Review subcontractor payment applications and lien waivers for accuracy
• Receive owner payments in the ERP and approve related payables
• Prepare payment work files in the ERP per vendor compliance and owner funding
• Review cost and revenue projections with the project team
• Review owner changes orders for accuracy before submission
• Review subcontractor changes orders for accuracy before submission
• Set up and maintain job cost budgets and schedules of values in ERP
• Complete project requirements and support team success
• Ensure important tasks and deadlines are met
• Support project team through challenges during the project life cycle

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office

Problem solving

Curiosity to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Job description

McAlvain Companies, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Project Accountant to manage the financial lifecycle of construction projects—from budgeting and cost audits to billings, collections and change order management.

You will collaborate with project teams, payroll, AP and project controls leadership to ensure precise cost tracking and timely close-out. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction accounting, a BA/BS in accounting or finance, and proficiency with ERP systems.