Hybrid Construction Project Accountant

Turner & Townsend; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Chandler, AZ seeks a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the expansion of advanced manufacturing facilities for a global high-tech client. This role embeds with the Arizona team, handling contracts, POs, change orders, and invoices with a focus on accuracy, compliance and timely execution.

You will collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and client stakeholders to manage financial controls and project documentation, ensuring smooth end-to-end processes across

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in project accounting or construction administration.
• Experience with procurement, sourcing and contract management.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting practices and AP.
• Proficiency with SAP Financial & CPM and MS Office.
• Ability to work hybrid on-site in Chandler, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts for accuracy and completeness; route for signature and upload to contract repository.
• Track contracts through approval workflows and ensure timely execution.
• Generate and manage purchase orders to accompany executed contracts across global regions.
• Assist vendors in establishing supplier accounts and navigating contract, PO, and invoicing procedures.
• Validate vendor invoices against contracts, POs, and supporting documentation; check for errors such as duplication, math issues, or missing backup.
• Resolve invoice and payment issues by coordinating with vendors, project teams, and internal AP departments.
• Track invoices from submission through payment, ensuring compliance with client processes and timely resolution.
• Maintain invoice and change order logs, tracking issues, cost savings, and approval status.
• Collaborate with project controls to ensure sufficient budget is available for commitments and change orders.
• Validate and reconcile change orders against contracts, POs, and previous changes; ensure accuracy and adherence to terms.
• Track change orders through full approval lifecycle and report status in daily project controls meetings.
• Support project close-out activities, including final reporting and documentation.
• Assist in compiling monthly reports for client review and approval.
• Provide actual cost data from accounting systems for ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and support internal and external audits.
• Maintain documentation of activities and timelines to support transparency and governance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Documentation & QA

Independent / self-motivated

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP Financial & CPM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Chandler, AZ seeks a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the expansion of advanced manufacturing facilities for a global high-tech client. This role embeds with the Arizona team, handling contracts, POs, change orders, and invoices with a focus on accuracy, compliance and timely execution.

You will collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and client stakeholders to manage financial controls and project documentation, ensuring smooth end-to-end processes across