Construction Project Accountant | Growth & Impact

PCL; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Paid parental leave and family care

Job summary

PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Bellevue, WA is seeking an Accountant to support the delivery of construction projects by managing project accounting, coordinating billings and payments, and analyzing financial data. You will forecast, report, and collaborate with project teams to ensure compliant financial operations.

The role offers exposure to high-impact projects, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package tied to a 100% employee-owned culture.

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.
• 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

Full-cycle accounting

Project forecasting

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Education

Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Bellevue, WA is seeking an Accountant to support the delivery of construction projects by managing project accounting, coordinating billings and payments, and analyzing financial data. You will forecast, report, and collaborate with project teams to ensure compliant financial operations.

The role offers exposure to high-impact projects, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package tied to a 100% employee-owned culture.