Project Accountant

Sciens Building Solutions; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Short/long-term disability

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks a Project Accountant to join its growing team in California. The role emphasizes job costing and PoC accounting within an ERP environment, in a fast-paced, growth-focused culture.

You will review project setup, manage estimates, track WIP, and support month-end closes. Strong Excel and ERP skills, plus clear communication and meticulous attention to detail, are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of job costing or PoC accounting experience.
• ERP systems experience and time tracking experience.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical ability.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review booking documents and set up new projects in the ERP.
• Process estimate changes for active projects in ERP.
• Close out projects in ERP upon completion.
• Prepare and review WIP analyses after payroll cycles.
• Review monthly charges to active projects and resolve discrepancies.
• Enter time charged to jobs from weekly timesheets.
• Assist in month-end close and other projects as needed.
• Adhere to company policies and protocols.

Skills

Job costing/PoC

Teamwork oriented

Detail-oriented

Works under pressure

Judgment ability

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

MS Dynamics

Sage 300 CRE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or finance

Tools

MS Dynamics

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions seeks a Project Accountant to join its fun and rapidly growing team. If you have exposure to job costing or Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting, enjoy working in a fast-paced setting and are looking for an opportunity that provides growth -- this could be the role for you!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Review booking documents and set up new projects, change orders, and service agreements accurately and on time in the ERP system.


• Process changes in estimates for active projects accurately and on time in the ERP system.


• Close out projects in ERP system upon completion.


• Assist with preparation and review of WIP analysis after each payroll cycle.


• Review and validate monthly charges to active projects and resolve discrepancies.


• Enter time charged to jobs from weekly timesheets.


• Complete special department projects as directed.


• Adhere to all company policies and protocols.


• Assist in month end close; other special projects as needed.

What We Like About You

• Up to two years of job costing and/or percentage of completion accounting experience.


• Teamwork-oriented.


• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow through independently.


• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.


• Ability to make routine judgments and decisions.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Experience with accounting software (MS Dynamics preferred or Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate).


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including ability to construct formulas with accurate syntax, using advanced functions, and pivot tables.


• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or finance preferred.

What We're Bringing To The Table

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.


• Paid time off plan and holidays.


• 401(k) matching.


• Short term and long-term disability.


• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.


• Life insurance.


• Professional career development opportunities.


• Tuition reimbursement.

$33.00-$38.00 per hour DOE