Project Accountant

Yates Construction; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction is hiring a Project Accountant in Clarksville, AR. The successful candidate will manage job cost projections and billings while ensuring compliance with contracts and timely invoicing.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential for this role, which emphasizes collaboration with project teams to maintain financial integrity and facilitate smooth cash flow.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in accounting and financial analysis.
• Experience in the construction industry is preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage job cost projections and billings.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure timely accounting.
• Prepare monthly invoice packages for billable projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving capability

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Professional Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Accountant is a key member of the division finance team. This role is instrumental in managing job cost projections, billings, and coordinating with AP and Subcontract departments for monthly billings to Owner.

Location

Clarksville, AR

Position Title

Project Accountant

Primary Duties

• Work closely with Project Managers from beginning to end of project to ensure receivables and payables are handled properly and timely accounted for.
• Understand terms in owner contracts and subcontractor contracts to ensure accuracy and timeliness of progress billings and payments.
• Understand and maintain standard cost codes in accounting system.
• Communicate with various funding agencies (i.e., Banks, Government entities) regarding pay application process and requirements needed for payment.
• Manage the preparation of monthly invoice packages for all billable projects, including all applicable backup.
• Run monthly accounting meetings with the construction/project management team to review upcoming projections and billings.
• Investigate the project variances and submit these variance reports to Division Controller.
• Oversee and handle the creation and approval of all project-related billings to customers to foster good communication and avoid issues.
• Review project budgets, including fee structures, staffing, and schedules.
• Ensure a smooth cash flow by auditing, generating, and sending invoices promptly.
• Prepare weekly detailed job cost projections to Controller.
• Review all job cost reports on a weekly basis and assist project teams with issues such as change orders, billings, set‑ups, etc.
• Produce and review billings and submit them to Division Controller and/or Owners/Clients.
• Reconcile non‑lump sum job billings to job cost each month.
• Meet billings deadlines per contract, including draft versions for review by Project Manager or Division Controller.
• Prepare and distribute monthly job cost report schedules.
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or accounting from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of professional experience in accounting and financial analysis.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Project management experience is beneficial.
• Previous leadership/management experience preferred.

Requirements

• Solid working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Data center experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of employees in a multi‑tasking environment.
• Accounting background and solid understanding of financial accounting systems.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and working ability in all Microsoft Office Professional Suite software.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of corporate financial policies, procedures, and systems.

Competencies

• Superior analytical and thinking skills.
• Organizational skills required to deal with multiple high priority duties.
• Intellectual rigor and curiosity.
• Problem‑solving capability.
• Adaptability.
• Communication.
• Collaboration.
• Financial acumen.

Physical Demands / Essential Job Functions

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not be limited to walking, standing, operating tools or equipment, and lifting items (up to 25 lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.