Construction Project Accountant | WIP & Job Cost Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO with paid holidays

Stable project pipeline

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Accountant for a growing construction company in Albuquerque, NM. This on-site role focuses on managing project financials from start to finish, tracking costs and budgets, and maintaining WIP schedules.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction accounting, experience with job costing and percentage of completion, and proficiency in Sage 100/300 or QuickBooks. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

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 (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

Job costing

WIP reporting

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100/300

QuickBooks

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Project Accountant for a growing construction company in Albuquerque, NM. This on-site role focuses on managing project financials from start to finish, tracking costs and budgets, and maintaining WIP schedules.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction accounting, experience with job costing and percentage of completion, and proficiency in Sage 100/300 or QuickBooks. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.