Project Accountant

Speedwell Construction, Inc.; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Speedwell Construction, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee project finances, support accurate billing and reporting, and partner with Project Managers. This role offers exposure to our project-based accounting processes and a path to broaden your accounting toolkit.

The position is full-time and office-based with a Monday–Friday schedule. No prior construction accounting is required as training will be provided, and you will learn Trimble Viewpoint Vista and Speedwell’s processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Two or more years of general accounting experience.
• Experience with reconciliations, adjusting entries, financial reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable, or collections.
• Ability to analyze budget differences, resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.
• Strong Excel, communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly customer invoices and follow up on unpaid balances.
• Track project costs, compare results with budgets, and help maintain completion forecasts.
• Review contracts, supplier invoices, purchase orders, payment documents, and approved changes.
• Support month-end accounting, revenue reporting, cash forecasting, and financial reviews.
• Maintain accurate project records and serve as an accounting resource for Project Managers.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Trimble Viewpoint Vista

Trimble Pay

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Speedwell Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee project finances, support accurate billing and reporting, and partner with Project Managers. If you have a strong general accounting background and want to expand your skills, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact. Previous construction accounting experience is not required; we will help you learn our project-based processes and systems.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Prepare monthly customer invoices and follow up on unpaid balances


• Track project costs, compare results with budgets, and help maintain completion forecasts


• Review contracts, supplier invoices, purchase orders, payment documents, and approved changes


• Support month-end accounting, revenue reporting, cash forecasting, and financial reviews


• Maintain accurate project records and serve as an accounting resource for Project Managers

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• Two or more years of general accounting experience


• Experience with reconciliations, adjusting entries, financial reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable, or collections


• Ability to analyze budget differences, resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines


• Strong Excel, communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills


• Ability to learn Trimble Viewpoint Vista, Trimble Pay, and Speedwell’s project accounting processes

You’ll join a team guided by Diligence, Respect, Humility, and a Sense of Urgency. This is a full-time, exempt, primarily office-based role with a Monday-through-Friday schedule.