Construction Project Accountant: Drive Profit & Growth

CFS; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Construction Project Accountant to manage the financials for multiple commercial construction projects. You will set up new jobs, code budgets, and review owner contracts for billing terms while ensuring compliance with change orders and retainage.

You will prepare billings, manage SOVs and WIP schedules, monitor budgets, and analyze cost variances to maximize project profitability. Collaboration with Project Managers is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred, not required).
• 3+ years of construction project accounting experience in commercial construction or related industry.
• Experience with lien waivers, pay applications, SOVs, WIP schedules, job costing, job setup, and complex contract review.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete accounting lifecycle for multiple construction projects.
• Set up new jobs within the accounting system with proper coding, budgets, and contract documentation.
• Review owner contracts for billing requirements, retainage, change order language, payment terms, and compliance obligations.
• Prepare, review, and submit owner billings including: Progress Billings, Time & Materials, Cost Plus, and Percentage of Completion.
• Prepare and manage pay applications in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare, review, and maintain SOVs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate WIP schedules, supporting month-end financial reporting and project forecasting.
• Monitor project budgets and perform detailed job costing analysis to identify cost variances and profitability trends.
• Review project costs, committed costs, subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and change orders for accuracy.
• Work closely with Project Managers to monitor project financial performance, forecast costs, and maximize profitability.

Skills

Lien Waivers

Pay Applications

SOVs

WIP Schedules

Job Costing

Job Setup

Contract Review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

CFS is seeking a Construction Project Accountant to manage the financials for multiple commercial construction projects. You will set up new jobs, code budgets, and review owner contracts for billing terms while ensuring compliance with change orders and retainage.

You will prepare billings, manage SOVs and WIP schedules, monitor budgets, and analyze cost variances to maximize project profitability. Collaboration with Project Managers is essential for success.