Project Accountant

Balfour Beatty plc; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Accountant in Hermiston, OR. This role involves accounting and administrative support for construction projects, managing reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates should have an Accounting degree and 2 to 4 years of experience in the construction sector. The position supports financial tasks to ensure timely billing and effective subcontractor management. The pay range is $62,000 to $83,000, reflecting the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in the construction industry on large, complex projects.
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles and experience with Certified Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Provide project accounting and administrative support from startup to closeout.
• Ensure job cost reports are accurate and in balance with the general ledger.
• Process subcontractor pay requisitions and verify supporting documents.

Skills

Accounting principles

Customer service skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Team player

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Project Accountant for their projects in Hermiston, OR. The Project Accountant is the primary accounting and administrative support for a construction project, from project startup through final closeout. Serves as the liaison between the jobsite and the finance department, ensuring all accounting standard operating procedures are followed at the jobsite. Performs activities related to contracts, bonds, insurance, payables, liens, billings, payroll/cost/budget reports for the jobsite management team.

Essential Functions

• Project Accounting
  • Provides information regarding project status (i.e. PFR, job cost reports to owners, etc.) and communicates between the field and corporate office.
  • Ensures job cost reports and accounts receivable reports are accurate and in balance with the general ledger.
  • Ensures all information in the project cost system is properly classified to facilitate its use.
  • Brings issues to the attention of Financial Services and the Project Manager for assistance and further evaluation.
  • Enters all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information, including owner and sub change orders, owner billings, budget transfers, subcontractor pay requirements, payroll and A/P invoices.
  • Processes all miscellaneous and blanket purchase order invoices in a timely manner, ensuring supporting paperwork is attached, correct and approved.
  • Collaborates with key people to process monthly billings to owners and runs projected final cost reports.
• Subcontractor Management
  • Processes subcontractor monthly pay requisitions and verifies all supporting attachments are correct, following up with subcontractors to obtain missing documents in order to pay on time.
  • Maintains subcontractor/vendor purchasing register and verifies all subcontractors have current insurance certificates by checking the records before work begins.
• Project Administration
  • Implements and maintains a filing system according to company guidelines.
  • Establishes and maintains files required for company Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Minority Business Entity (MBE) requirements.
  • Performs various administrative tasks for the jobsite, including handling mail, establishing new supplier accounts, purchasing office supplies, preparing payroll, answering telephones, and filing.
• Customer Relations
  • Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect company core values and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Education and Experience
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) and 2 to 4 years of experience, preferably in the construction industry on large, complex projects.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in basic accounting principles.
  • Demonstrates solid customer service skills and verbal/written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates the ability to be a team player and function in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
  • Experience with Certified Payroll.

Preferred Experience

• Local candidate preferred, but not required.

Pay range: $62,000 - $83,000

Balfour Beatty is an equal‑opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criterion protected by law.