Construction Project Financial Specialist

Zwick Construction Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zwick Construction in Salt Lake City is seeking a Project Accountant to partner with project teams and maintain accurate job cost information, prepare billings, support forecasts, and manage subcontractor documentation. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and clients to promote timely billing and reliable financial reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with field operations, attention to detail, and proactive financial management to keep projects profitable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent construction accounting or project administration experience will also be considered
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, project accounting, construction administration, or a related role preferred
• Experience in commercial construction or another project-based industry preferred
• Understanding of job cost accounting, project budgets, billing, and construction documentation preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with Procore and Sage300 preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate job cost records and project financial information for assigned projects
• Monitor project budgets, committed costs, cost-to-complete estimates, and project cash position
• Review project transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper cost coding
• Prepare monthly project financial reports and support WIP reporting
• Assist Project Managers with budget updates, forecasting, and project profitability analysis
• Identify financial risks, cost overruns, billing issues, or margin concerns and communicate them proactively
• Support project teams with day-to-day financial questions and reporting needs
• Assist with creation, issuance, and tracking of subcontracts and purchase orders
• Maintain subcontractor records, including contracts, certificates of insurance, W-9s, licenses, lien waivers, and other compliance documents
• Maintain accurate project information in Procore, Sage300, and other company systems
• Attend project and team meetings as needed
• Recommend improvements to project accounting, billing, and administrative processes
• Visit construction job sites periodically to support project teams and stay connected to project activity
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Accounting

Construction industry

Job costing

Billing

Procore

Sage300

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Sage300

Job description

Zwick Construction in Salt Lake City is seeking a Project Accountant to partner with project teams and maintain accurate job cost information, prepare billings, support forecasts, and manage subcontractor documentation. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and clients to promote timely billing and reliable financial reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with field operations, attention to detail, and proactive financial management to keep projects profitable.