Project Accountant

BGSF; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing construction company is seeking a Project Accountant to work in Denver. The role includes managing all aspects of construction project accounting, from handling draw requests to monitoring cash flows. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. Familiarity with Procore or NetSuite is preferred. This position offers the opportunity to support project teams and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business or 3-5 years of applicable A/E/C industry experience.
• Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and highly detail-oriented.
• Effective communicator and proven ability to cooperate and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, suppliers, and customers.
• Experience with Procore and/or NetSuite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project-related records and communicate with Project Managers.
• Prepare, request, and maintain waivers and affidavits for projects.
• Assist in reviewing and reconciling project-related expenses.
• Monitor weekly project projections with Project Managers.
• Support subcontract drafting and ensure contracts are tracked and filed.
• Review time sheets, invoices, expenses, and project-related assets.
• Create all project billings to customers.
• Communicate with customers regarding unpaid billings.
• Compile information for auditors.
• Close out project accounts on completion.
• Contribute to process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Strong accounting skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to multitask

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

3-5 years of A/E/C industry experience

Tools

Procore

NetSuite

Job description

Our client, a fast growing construction company, is looking for a Project Accountant to join their Denver office. This role is responsible for all aspects of construction projects with a focus on recording draw requests, reviewing and classifying vendor payments, and monitoring cash flow requirements on a project-by-project basis. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting skills, construction industry experience, and the ability to collaborate with project teams, trade vendors, and finance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project-related records and effectively communicate with Project Managers and support staff regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing
• Prepare, request, and maintain waivers, affidavits, and collections for assigned projects
• Assist Project Manager in reviewing and reconciling all project-related expenses, including identifying invoice discrepancies and ensuring all billable costs are accurately captured and invoiced to the client
• Monitor and update project projections weekly with Project Managers
• Support Project Managers in drafting and issuing subcontract agreements, and ensure all executed contracts are properly tracked and filed
• Review and maintain time sheets, invoices, expenses, and project related assets
• Create all project-related billings to customers
• Communicate with customer regarding any requests or unpaid contract billings
• Compile information for internal and external auditors
• Close out project accounts upon project completion
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to process enhancements, special projects, and cross-functional initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business or 3-5 years of applicable A/E/C industry experience
• Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and highly detail-oriented
• Effective communicator and proven ability to cooperate and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, suppliers, and customers
• Experience with Procore and/or NetSuite a plus