Project Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO + paid holidays

Stable project pipeline and long-term-

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a project accountant to join a growing construction company. You will manage project financials from start to finish, track job costs, budgets, and project performance, and prepare WIP schedules.

You will review subcontractor invoices, assist with monthly close, monitor budgets, and collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking and documentation. Strong attention to detail and a deadline-driven mindset are essential.

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 completion.
• Track job costs, budgets, and project performance.
• Prepare and maintain WIP 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 and documentation.

Skills

Project accounting

WIP reporting

Job costing

Budget variance analysis

Attention to detail

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

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

Job Details

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

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