Construction Staff Accountant - WIP & Job Cost

Ledgent, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support project accounting, job cost analysis, and financial reporting. You will collaborate with Project Managers to monitor project performance, maintain accurate WIP schedules, and ensure timely financial reporting from our Phoenix office.

The role emphasizes accounting close processes, job cost tracking, and adherence to company policies, with a focus on construction projects and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• Experience with WIP reporting and job costing.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Sage, Viewpoint or Foundation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly WIP schedules.
• Review budgets, job costs, change orders, and profitability with project managers.
• Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
• Track job costs, retainage, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Analyze project variances and assist with forecasting and reporting.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies.

Skills

Job costing

WIP reporting

Construction accounting

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

Viewpoint

Foundation

Job description

Ledgent, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support project accounting, job cost analysis, and financial reporting. You will collaborate with Project Managers to monitor project performance, maintain accurate WIP schedules, and ensure timely financial reporting from our Phoenix office.

The role emphasizes accounting close processes, job cost tracking, and adherence to company policies, with a focus on construction projects and profitability.