Project Accountant

Jobot; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

PTO + holidays

Stable project pipeline

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Albuquerque, NM team and lead financial oversight for construction projects. You will manage project financials from start to finish, track costs and budgets, and prepare WIP schedules to support accurate reporting.

You will collaborate with project managers, review subcontractor invoices, assist with monthly close, and help ensure audits run smoothly. A background in construction accounting and solid analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting.
• Familiarity with WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financials from start to finish.
• Track job costs, budgets, and project performance.
• Prepare and maintain WIP (Work In Progress) schedules.
• Review and process subcontractor invoices and billings.
• Assist with monthly close, including project-related journal entries.
• Monitor project budgets and identify cost variances.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Support audits and maintain proper documentation.

Skills

Accounting experience

Job costing

WIP reporting

Analytical skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage 100/300

QuickBooks

Job description

Join a growing construction company where your project accounting expertise drives financial success on every build.

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established construction company with a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for delivering high-quality work. They offer a collaborative, team-oriented environment where accounting plays a critical role in project success and overall business performance.

Why join us:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO + paid holidays
• Stable project pipeline and long-term opportunity
• Collaborative, growth-oriented team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project financials from start to completion
• Track job costs, budgets, and project performance
• Prepare and maintain WIP (Work In Progress) schedules
• Review and process subcontractor invoices and billings
• Assist with monthly close, including project-related journal entries
• Monitor project budgets and identify cost variances
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking
• Support audits and maintain proper documentation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction
• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting
• Familiarity with WIP reporting and percentage of completion methods
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage 100/300, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.