Junior Project Accountant - Construction Finance

Turner Construction Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a finance-oriented professional to assist with project accounting and cost reporting in Memphis. You will support financial policies, analyze data, and help ensure compliance with GAAP across project budgets and billings.

The role emphasizes learning AI-enabled financial analysis, coordinating with SSO for AP, and contributing to month-end close and auditing activities to maintain accurate project financials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field with minimal experience.
• Basic GAAP understanding and financial processes.
• Interest in cost accounting, construction finance, and project-based financial management.
• Willingness to learn AI tools for financial analysis and automation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial administration and cost accounting for projects.
• Analyze financial data and support project accounting tasks using company systems.
• Prepare, review, and audit cost reports; identify variances and risks.
• Assist with AP processes and verify invoices for accurate coding.
• Support month-end close activities and reconcile GL accounts.
• Participate in project set up, budgeting, and revenue validation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking a finance-oriented professional to assist with project accounting and cost reporting in Memphis. You will support financial policies, analyze data, and help ensure compliance with GAAP across project budgets and billings.

The role emphasizes learning AI-enabled financial analysis, coordinating with SSO for AP, and contributing to month-end close and auditing activities to maintain accurate project financials.