Construction Project Accountant - WIP, Budgets & Growth

Jobot; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO + paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced project accountant to join our growing construction team. You will manage project financials from start to finish, track costs, budgets, and performance to keep projects on track.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in construction accounting, familiarity with WIP and percentage of completion, and proficiency in Sage 100/300 or QuickBooks. Join a collaborative, detail‑driven team with comprehensive benefits and a strong project pipeline.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting.
• Familiarity with WIP reporting and percentage of completion methods.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage 100/300, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financials from start to completion
• Track job costs, budgets, and project performance
• Prepare and maintain WIP (Work In Progress) schedules
• Review and process subcontractor invoices and billings
• Assist with monthly close, including project-related journal entries
• Monitor project budgets and identify cost variances
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking
• Support audits and maintain proper documentation

Skills

Accounting experience

Job costing

Project-based accounting

WIP reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Sage 100/300

QuickBooks

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced project accountant to join our growing construction team. You will manage project financials from start to finish, track costs, budgets, and performance to keep projects on track.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in construction accounting, familiarity with WIP and percentage of completion, and proficiency in Sage 100/300 or QuickBooks. Join a collaborative, detail‑driven team with comprehensive benefits and a strong project pipeline.