Construction Project Accountant: Detail-Driven & Team-Oriented

Big-D Construction; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McAlvain Construction, a Big-D Company, seeks an experienced Project Accountant to support multiple project teams in the Boise, ID area. The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, meticulous cost control, and collaboration with project managers.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in accounting or finance and 2+ years in construction accounting, plus knowledge of ERP and Excel. Experience with subcontractors and change orders is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting for a commercial construction company.
• Experience with Trimble Viewpoint is a plus but not required.
• Experience working with State contracts is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain jobs/tasks in ERP System, including revenue and cost budgets.
• Monitor job budgets regularly and audit job costs, reporting issues to the project team.
• Support project team in monthly revenue and cost projections.
• Review and interface all change orders for accuracy before submission to the owner/subcontractor.
• Participate in jobsite meetings and track issues.
• Draft and review payment applications with PM.
• Daily/weekly review of labor hours ensuring correct coding and classification.
• Reconcile cost accounts and perform job cost adjustments when necessary to accurately reflect project costs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Highly organized

Excel proficiency

Construction knowledge

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Trimble Viewpoint

ERP systems

Job description

McAlvain Construction, a Big-D Company, seeks an experienced Project Accountant to support multiple project teams in the Boise, ID area. The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, meticulous cost control, and collaboration with project managers.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in accounting or finance and 2+ years in construction accounting, plus knowledge of ERP and Excel. Experience with subcontractors and change orders is a plus.