Project Accountant

Connect Search, LLC; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant for a family-owned construction company in Wisconsin. This analytical, project-focused role collaborates with Project Managers, the CFO, and senior leadership to monitor project financial performance, analyze costs, and ensure projects stay on budget.

You will manage job costs, review invoices and AIA documentation, and contribute to financial reporting while leveraging advanced Excel skills to identify trends and variances across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial data.
• Ability to collaborate with Project Managers and leadership.
• Understanding of sales and use tax is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze job costs across active construction projects.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to review project financial performance and identify potential issues.
• Track project budgets, expenses, commitments, and profitability.
• Analyze job cost variances and investigate discrepancies or unexpected trends.
• Provide financial insight to Project Managers and leadership to help keep projects on budget and on track.
• Manage and support accounts receivable and accounts payable functions related to projects.
• Review invoices, payment applications, and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper job allocation.
• Assist with AIA documentation and construction-related billing processes.
• Apply knowledge of applicable sales and use tax laws.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis related to individual projects.
• Utilize Excel to analyze financial data and identify trends.
• Maintain accurate job cost records and ensure transactions are properly coded and allocated.
• Support the Assistant Controller and CFO with additional accounting and financial analysis as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Project accounting experience

Cost accounting knowledge

Education

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

Job description

A family-owned construction company with a long-standing reputation is looking for a Project Accountant to join their growing team. This is an analytical, project-focused accounting position that goes well beyond traditional transactional accounting. The Project Accountant will work closely with Project Managers, the CFO, Assistant Controller, and senior leadership to monitor project financial performance, analyze costs, identify variances, and help ensure projects remain financially on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze job costs across active construction projects.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to review project financial performance and identify potential issues.
• Track project budgets, expenses, commitments, and profitability.
• Analyze job cost variances and investigate discrepancies or unexpected trends.
• Provide financial insight to Project Managers and leadership to help keep projects on budget and on track.
• Manage and support accounts receivable and accounts payable functions related to projects.
• Review invoices, payment applications, and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper job allocation.
• Assist with AIA documentation and construction-related billing processes.
• Apply knowledge of applicable sales and use tax laws.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis related to individual projects.
• Utilize Excel to analyze financial data and identify trends.
• Maintain accurate job cost records and ensure transactions are properly coded and allocated.
• Support the Assistant Controller and CFO with additional accounting and financial analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with job costing, project accounting, cost accounting, or another project-based accounting environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with financial data.
• Ability to work closely with Project Managers and operational leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of sales and use tax is preferred.
• Experience with AIA documents or construction accounting is a plus, but construction experience is not required.
• Must be self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Why Join?

• Highly analytical and dynamic role with visibility into the business.
• Work directly with Project Managers, the CFO, and senior leadership.
• Family-owned company with a generous, collaborative, and close-knit culture.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on project and company performance.
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus opportunity.