Construction Project Accountant – Forecasting & Reporting

PCL Construction; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual discretionary performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Prescription drug coverage & telemed

Life, AD&D & disability insurance

Paid parental leave & family care

HSA or FSA for healthcare

Mental health & wellness support

Career growth pathways & mentorship

Training through College of Construct.

Opportunities across roles and regions

Job summary

PCL Construction, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Accountant to manage general accounting, project forecasting, and reporting for construction projects. Join a team that values ownership, growth, and rigorous financial discipline.

You will handle client billings, monthly reconciliations, and documentation compliance, supporting project teams with timely insights. A related degree plus 2 years in construction accounting is preferred; candidates pursuing designation are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline.
• Active pursuit of accounting designation considered an asset.
• 2 years of accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred.
• Understanding of full-cycle accounting and project forecasting and budgeting.
• Knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Intermediate understanding of lien rights.
• Basic exposure to bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting.
• Basic understanding of subcontract PO terms including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and bonding requirements.
• Exposure to owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition.
• Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Performs general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting.
• Completes all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participates in monthly forecast review meetings.
• Provides project teams with ad hoc reports and analysis as the need arises.
• Assists with the assembly of information for internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Assembles client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions and ensures timely payment.
• Prepares bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, and cash receipt entries.
• Identifies any irregularities or risk exposure and supports the development of a strategy to address them.
• ensures that all required documentation, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers is in place.
• Interprets trade partner documentation for accounting-related items and following established accounting procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Full-cycle accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP & government regulations

Education

Postsecondary degree or diploma in related discipline

Accounting designation pursuit (asset)

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

PCL Construction, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Accountant to manage general accounting, project forecasting, and reporting for construction projects. Join a team that values ownership, growth, and rigorous financial discipline.

You will handle client billings, monthly reconciliations, and documentation compliance, supporting project teams with timely insights. A related degree plus 2 years in construction accounting is preferred; candidates pursuing designation are encouraged.