Construction Project Accountant: WIP & Profitability Focus

Jobot; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Construction Accountant to support project-based accounting in Warrenton, VA on-site. You will manage job costs, analyze profitability, and support the full close cycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Project Managers and leadership to forecast and report on WIP and project financials, while contributing to scalable accounting processes as the company grows. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and the full accounting cycle.
• Experience with month-end close, GL accounting, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Construction, contracting, engineering, or other project-based accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with WIP and job cost accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical capabilities.
• Comfortable partnering with Project Managers and operational leadership.
• Detail-oriented, accountable, and willing to dig into the numbers and understand the ‘why’ behind them.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet schedules
• Prepare and analyze WIP schedules and job cost reports
• Analyze project profitability, margins, cost-to-complete, and over/under billings
• Partner directly with Project Managers on project forecasts and financial reporting
• Support project revenue recognition and billing
• Review job costs, change orders, commitments, and project-related financial activity
• Assist with AP, AR, customer billing, and collections
• Prepare financial reporting and analysis for management
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and year-end activities
• Help improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting as the company grows

Skills

Excel

WIP accounting

Job costing

Financial analysis

PM collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Construction Accountant to support project-based accounting in Warrenton, VA on-site. You will manage job costs, analyze profitability, and support the full close cycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Project Managers and leadership to forecast and report on WIP and project financials, while contributing to scalable accounting processes as the company grows. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience are preferred.