Construction Project Accountant - Detail-Oriented

Southland Industries Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking an Associate Project Accountant to support smaller construction projects and collaborate with the Project Management team to ensure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle. You will ensure accurate reporting, maintain project ledgers, and disseminate month-end reports while managing forecasts and deadlines.

The role requires 1–3 years of project accounting experience, basic accounting knowledge, and strong

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ of project accounting experience preferred.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Good organization skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Able to analyze and resolve basic issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Computer proficiency and familiarity with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reporting of financial information and timely invoicing pertaining to a particular project. Maintains project-related ledger accounts.
• Disseminates month-end project reports to management and relevant business lines.
• Maintains list of month-end deadlines and ensure that profit and cash flow forecasts are prepared on time and accurately.
• Reviews project forecasts on a regular basis and ensure any outstanding matters are dealt with on a timely basis.
• Maintains project register. Prepares month-end posting/ allocations and accruals. Controls the accounts payable and receivable tasks for the project.
• Identifies and assists with the resolution of basic project-related accounting issues.
• Ensures policies and procedures for project accounting are adhered to.

Skills

Project accounting

Basic accounting

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Discretion

Confidentiality

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking an Associate Project Accountant to support smaller construction projects and collaborate with the Project Management team to ensure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle. You will ensure accurate reporting, maintain project ledgers, and disseminate month-end reports while managing forecasts and deadlines.

The role requires 1–3 years of project accounting experience, basic accounting knowledge, and strong