Project Accountant

The Bolton Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group is seeking a Project Accountant to manage job costing, project financial data, and reporting to support informed decision-making on construction projects. You will partner with project managers and operations to monitor performance and profitability.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, has 2–3 years of project or job-cost experience, and demonstrates strong detail-orientation and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience (project, construction, or job cost accounting).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain job costing and project financial data
• Assist with month-end close and reporting
• Track project performance and profitability
• Support percentage-of-completion calculations
• Partner with operations to provide financial insight
• Ensure accuracy of project cost reporting

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance)

Job description

A growing construction-focused services organization is seeking a Project Accountant to support financial tracking, job costing, and project reporting. This role partners closely with project managers and operations to monitor project performance and contribute to financial decision-making.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain job costing and project financial data
• Assist with month-end close and reporting
• Track project performance and profitability
• Support percentage-of-completion calculations
• Partner with operations to provide financial insight
• Ensure accuracy of project cost reporting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-3 years of relevant experience (project, construction, or job cost accounting)
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines