Project Accountant

Colonial Group; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Construction seeks a Senior Project Accountant to support our Falls Church, VA office. The role acts as the primary accounting and administrative liaison for construction projects from start-up through closeout, ensuring SOPs are followed and accurate financial data is provided to the site management and finance teams.

Responsibilities include managing contracts, bonds, insurance, payables, liens, billings, and payroll/cost/budget reporting, with emphasis on collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Associates in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of experience preferably in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles.
• Proficient using a PC and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and related office tools.

Responsibilities

• Project Accounting for construction projects from start-up to closeout.
• Subcontractor management and coordination with site and finance teams.
• Project administration and financial reporting for management.
• Promotes customer relations and supports leadership development.
• Develops and analyzes value management options for projects.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

PC proficiency

Education

Associates in Accounting or related field

BA in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Office suite

Outlook

Job description

Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to work out of our Falls Church office. The Senior Project Accountant is the primary accounting and administrative support for construction projects from start up through final closeout. Serves as the liaison between the job site and the finance department, ensuring all accounting standard operating procedures are followed at the job site. Performs activities related to contracts, bonds, insurance, payables, liens, billings, payroll/cost/budget reports for the job site management team.

Essential Functions

• Project Accounting
• Subcontractor Management
• Project Administration
• Promotes Customer Relations
• Promotes Culture, Leadership and Employee Development
• Develops and analyzes value management analysis options

Minimum Requirements

• Associates in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of experience preferably in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles.
• Proficient using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Preferred Experience

• B.A. in Accounting
• Construction accounting experience or AEC industry experience strongly desired, but not required.
• 10 years of experience
• Local candidate preferred, but not required.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $50,000-70,000
*This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.