Construction Project Accountant - Impactful Finance

Jobot; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Smartphone stipend

Vehicle and fuel allowance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financials for construction projects, including cost accounting, forecasting, and reporting. The role collaborates with project managers to develop budgets and ensure on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in project accounting within construction, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Yardi and MS Project. Competitive salary with benefits and a discretionary bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a project accounting role within the construction industry.
• Proficient in cost accounting, forecasting, preparing financial statements, managing accounts receivable and payable, and maintaining the general ledger.
• Experience in check runs, Yardi, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial team members.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial aspects of construction projects, including cost accounting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly project financial statements for management and project teams.
• Maintain accounts receivable, ensure timely collection of payments, and manage accounts payable including check runs.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure it reflects the financial transactions of each project accurately.
• Use Yardi and Microsoft Project to track project costs, create financial reports, and manage project timelines.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop project budgets, monitor project costs, and ensure projects are completed within budget.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes, systems, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.

Skills

Cost accounting

Forecasting

Financial statements

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

General ledger

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financials for construction projects, including cost accounting, forecasting, and reporting. The role collaborates with project managers to develop budgets and ensure on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in project accounting within construction, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Yardi and MS Project. Competitive salary with benefits and a discretionary bonus are offered.