Construction Project Accountant - WIP/Cost Tracking

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO + paid holidays

Stable project pipeline and long-term-

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a project accountant to join a growing construction company. You will manage project financials from start to finish, track job costs, budgets, and project performance, and prepare WIP schedules.

You will review subcontractor invoices, assist with monthly close, monitor budgets, and collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking and documentation. Strong attention to detail and a deadline-driven mindset are essential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financials from start to completion.
• Track job costs, budgets, and project performance.
• Prepare and maintain WIP 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 and documentation.

Skills

Project accounting

WIP reporting

Job costing

Budget variance analysis

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

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

Tools

Sage 100/300

QuickBooks

Job description

Jobot is seeking a project accountant to join a growing construction company. You will manage project financials from start to finish, track job costs, budgets, and project performance, and prepare WIP schedules.

You will review subcontractor invoices, assist with monthly close, monitor budgets, and collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking and documentation. Strong attention to detail and a deadline-driven mindset are essential.