Construction Project Accountant: Cost Tracking & Compliance

Southland Industries; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

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 large project and several smaller ones. You will work with the Project Manager to ensure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

The role includes compiling monthly billings, analyzing costs vs. budget, managing vendor compliance, and producing profitability reports. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of project accounting experience preferred.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Computer proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint at an intermediate to expert level.

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 job 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

Organization

Communication

Customer service

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Deadline driven

Discretion

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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

The role includes compiling monthly billings, analyzing costs vs. budget, managing vendor compliance, and producing profitability reports. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.