Construction Project Accountant II

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging, complex work

Creative and innovative problem‑solvng

Supportive, communicative managers

Opportunities for growth, training, &

Flexibility in career path & progress

Opportunities to work and live allover

Job summary

The Walsh Group – Walsh Construction & Archer Western is seeking a Project Accountant for its Phoenix, AZ office. This role focuses on water and transportation projects and requires strong construction accounting experience and a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

You will review subcontract documents, manage invoicing, monitor cash flow, and assist with monthly billings and P&Ls, with occasional travel to field sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of construction accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes subcontracts, subcontract change orders and Performance and Payment bonds to ensure they are in compliance with specified terms.
• Collects and reviews project subcontractor/supplier lien waivers.
• Collects, reviews, and processes subcontractor/supplier monthly project invoices. Ensures all invoices have been accrued properly and timely to the correct cost reports and phase codes.
• Ensures proper payments to all subcontractors and major suppliers.
• Maintains Walsh monthly P&L process and ensures timely submission of project P&Ls and reviews for accuracy.
• Processes cost transfers on project cost reports for Project Management staff.
• Provides monthly assistance to Project Management staff in the preparation of monthly billings to project owners.
• Collects, reviews and submits monthly owner billings to the Senior Project Accountant II for processing.
• Monitors cash flow and communicates with project staff on tracking A/R and project payments.
• Willingness to travel to jobsites for regular cost report reviews.

Skills

Construction accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Project Accountant for our Phoenix, AZ office focusing on water and transportation projects.

As a fourth‑generation, family‑owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast‑growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

Benefits

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem‑solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes subcontracts, subcontract change orders and Performance and Payment bonds to ensure they are in compliance with specified terms.
• Collects and reviews project subcontractor/supplier lien waivers.
• Collects, reviews, and processes subcontractor/supplier monthly project invoices. Ensures all invoices have been accrued properly and timely to the correct cost reports and phase codes.
• Ensures proper payments to all subcontractors and major suppliers.
• Individual has a strong understanding of the Walsh monthly P&L process and ensures timely submission of project P&Ls and reviews the P&Ls for accuracy.
• Processes cost transfers on project cost report for Project Management staff.
• Provides monthly assistance to Project Management staff in the preparation of monthly billings to project owners. This position requires in depth analysis of the owner billing, when applicable on the project.
• Collects, reviews and submits monthly owner billings to the Senior Project Accountant II for processing.
• Monitors cash flow and communicates with the project staffs on tracking A/R and when the projects are paid.
• Individual must be able to work independently and travel out to jobsites to perform regular cost report reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business‑related field
• Minimum of 2 years of construction accounting experience

Division: Water

Job Category: Project Management

Job Type: Full_Time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312‑563‑5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran