Construction Project Accountant – Seattle | Growth & Benefits

PCL Construction; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Bellevue, Washington, is seeking an Accountant to manage project accounting functions, coordinate billings and payments, and analyze financial data to support forecasting and reporting.

You will collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations, with opportunities for growth in a 100% employee-owned, benefits-rich environment.

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 related industry.
• Understanding of full-cycle accounting and project forecasting and budgeting.
• Knowledge of government legislation and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Performs general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements.
• 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.
• Assists with the assembly of information for internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Assembles client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and ensures timely payment.
• Prepares bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, and cash receipt entries.
• Identifies any irregularities or risk exposure and supports addressing them.
• Ensures documentation including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers comp, statutory declarations, and lien waivers is in place.
• Interprets trade partner documentation for accounting items per established procedures.

Skills

General accounting

Project forecasting

Financial analysis

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Billing & invoicing

Attention to detail

Education

Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Bellevue, Washington, is seeking an Accountant to manage project accounting functions, coordinate billings and payments, and analyze financial data to support forecasting and reporting.

You will collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations, with opportunities for growth in a 100% employee-owned, benefits-rich environment.