Construction Project Accountant: WIP & Budget Focus

The Planet Group; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Divisional Accountant in Phoenix, AZ. This role embeds within project operations, focusing on construction accounting functions like accruals, reconciliations, and project financial analysis to keep PMs and accounting aligned on performance and compliance.

The position is full-time with a hybrid work setup (4 days onsite) in Phoenix and standard business hours aligned with the local office.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 2+ years accounting experience
• Experience with project accounting concepts (budgets, change orders, WIP)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction revenue recognition
• Experience with job cost and project-based accounting

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between project managers and accounting on financials and processes
• Deliver WIP reporting, job cost reporting, and profitability analysis
• Conduct monthly budget-to-actual analysis for each project
• Reconcile monthly cost accruals and validate against documentation
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Prepare and maintain WIP schedules and revenue recognition
• Maintain cost code mapping and ERP/project accounting optimization
• Ensure contract compliance and payroll tracking
• Support audits and maintain organized project financial records

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Procore

AI tools

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Divisional Accountant in Phoenix, AZ. This role embeds within project operations, focusing on construction accounting functions like accruals, reconciliations, and project financial analysis to keep PMs and accounting aligned on performance and compliance.

The position is full-time with a hybrid work setup (4 days onsite) in Phoenix and standard business hours aligned with the local office.