Construction Project Accountant | WIP, Budgets & GAAP

The Planet Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Divisional Accountant to support construction accounting functions such as accruals, reconciliations, and detailed project financial analysis. This on-site role ensures PMs and accounting stay aligned on project performance, process standards, and financial compliance.

Responsibilities include delivering WIP reporting, budget-to-actual analyses, cost accruals, and coordination with project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience; construction or general contracting preferred.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred; strong knowledge of GAAP and construction revenue recognition.
• Experience with job cost, WIP, and project-based accounting.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, Procore, or similar ERP or project accounting systems.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Experience presenting financial data to non-finance audiences.
• Comfort engaging in project reviews and driving clarity on numbers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written and verbal English communication.
• Familiarity with AI tools used in business is a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between project managers and accounting; attend meetings to align on project financials and processes.
• Deliver timely WIP reporting, job cost reporting, and profitability analysis to PMs and leadership.
• Conduct monthly budget-to-actual analysis for assigned projects; identify variances and communicate findings.
• Calculate, review, and reconcile monthly cost accruals including sales tax and insurance.
• Reconcile recurring monthly charges and validate accuracy against contracts and supporting docs.
• Support contract negotiation to maximize opportunities through proper SOV structuring.
• Coordinate client AR follow-up, subcontractor payments, and reconcile records.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close with journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare and maintain WIP schedules and support revenue recognition methods.
• Maintain labor rates and cost code mapping; support ERP/project accounting optimization.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, procedures, payment terms, and payroll tracking.
• Support audits and maintain organized project financial records.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

English communication

Project accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Oracle Fusion

Procore

Job description

The Planet Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Divisional Accountant to support construction accounting functions such as accruals, reconciliations, and detailed project financial analysis. This on-site role ensures PMs and accounting stay aligned on project performance, process standards, and financial compliance.

Responsibilities include delivering WIP reporting, budget-to-actual analyses, cost accruals, and coordination with project teams.