Construction Project Accountant: Cost Tracking & Compliance

Southland Industries, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus program

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee construction job costing across a large project and several smaller ones. You will categorize, record, analyze and monitor costs and billings while ensuring vendor compliance to manage project risk.

Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely and accurate accounting, risk management, and clear project status reporting throughout the lifecycle of the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of project accounting experience preferred.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, prepares and analyzes monthly project billings per contract requirements.
• Performs financial analysis and reconciliation of project costs versus project budget.
• Manages vendor compliance, insurance, lien waivers, retention and W-9s.
• Produces and analyzes job performance and profitability through jobs cost tracking reports.
• Assists in preparation of status reports and maintains accurate project statuses and budget information in COINs.
• Identifies and resolves basic and more complex project-related accounting issues and resolves in a timely manner.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee construction job costing across a large project and several smaller ones. You will categorize, record, analyze and monitor costs and billings while ensuring vendor compliance to manage project risk.

Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely and accurate accounting, risk management, and clear project status reporting throughout the lifecycle of the program.