Project Accountant

Australia-Employment; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan: Principal Group: 25% match 

Ongoing Growth Opportunities

Full Suite of Medical/Dental Insurance

2 Weeks Vacation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support AIA progress billings, accounts receivable, collections, and lien releases in a construction environment in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities include preparing AIA progress billings, T&M billings, change orders, monitoring AR, supporting month-end close, and WIP reporting. Requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and 3+ years in construction accounting; COINS/Sage/Vista experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• 3+ years of construction accounting experience required.
• Hands-on experience with AIA progress billings required.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with construction or project-based ERP systems (COINS, Sage, Vista, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process AIA progress billings, T&M billings, and change orders.
• Ensure billings align with contract terms, schedules of values, and approvals.
• Monitor AR aging and support collections and dispute resolution.
• Apply cash receipts and resolve unapplied or short payments.
• Prepare, issue, and track conditional and unconditional lien releases.
• Support month-end close, AR reconciliations, and WIP reporting.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

COINS

Sage

Vista

Job description

Project Accountant

$65000 - $90000 per year | Irvine, CA | On-site | Permanent

Leading Electrical Construction company

A bit about us:

Leading Electrical Construction company

Why join us?

• 401k Plan: Principal Group: 25% match up to 8% of base salary
• Ongoing Growth Opportunities
• Full Suite of Medial/Dental Insurance
• 2 Weeks Vacation

Job Details

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support AIA progress billings, accounts receivable, collections, and lien releases in a construction environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and process AIA progress billings, T&M billings, and change orders.
• Ensure billings align with contract terms, schedules of values, and approvals.
• Monitor AR aging and support collections and dispute resolution.
• Apply cash receipts and resolve unapplied or short payments.
• Prepare, issue, and track conditional and unconditional lien releases.
• Support month-end close, AR reconciliations, and WIP reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• 3+ years of construction accounting experience required.
• Hands‑on experience with AIA progress billings required.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with construction or project‑based ERP systems (COINS, Sage, Vista, etc.).

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