Project Accountant

Jobot; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Accountant to join our reputable commercial construction team with a national footprint. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Directors, and Finance to manage multiple projects’ financials from award to completion.

Responsibilities include billing, WIP, job costing, AR, cash flow, and cost-to-complete reporting, with a focus on protecting profitability and accurate reporting. 3+ years’ construction accounting preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project accounting or construction accounting experience preferred.
• Understanding of construction billing, WIP, job costing, and retention.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system; Acumatica is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle project billing, invoices, schedules of values, and lien waivers.
• Set up new projects and maintain accurate financial information
• Track project costs, budgets, billings, and profitability
• Assist with WIP and cost-to-complete reporting
• Process and track change orders and project documentation
• Monitor accounts receivable and help with collections
• Support vendor payments and project-related AP
• Review contracts and ensure billing requirements are met
• Work with project teams to resolve financial or billing issues
• Help identify potential cost, billing, or compliance concerns

Skills

Project accounting

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Acumatica

Job description

Project Accountant | Join a reputable, growing team with a national footprint and great culture!

Salary: $70,000 - $83,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established commercial construction company specializing in exterior building systems and complex construction projects across multiple markets. The organization has built a strong reputation through decades of industry experience, quality workmanship, operational excellence, and long-standing customer relationships.

The company is experiencing continued growth and is seeking a Project Accountant to join its accounting and project operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction accounting professional who enjoys working closely with project teams and wants to have a direct impact on project financial performance.

Why join us:

• Join a stable, established organization with a long history in the construction industry
• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Directors, and Finance leadership
• Take ownership of the financial administration of multiple construction projects
• Gain broad exposure to project accounting, billing, WIP, job costing, AR, and cash flow
• Play a key role in protecting project profitability and maintaining accurate financial reporting
• Work within a collaborative team environment where your expertise and attention to detail are valued
• Opportunity to grow with a company that continues to expand its project portfolio

Job Details

We are looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial management of multiple construction projects. This position will work closely with Project Managers, Project Directors, and the Finance team to keep project accounting accurate and up to date from contract award through completion.

What You’ll Do

• Handle project billing, invoices, schedules of values, and lien waivers
• Set up new projects and maintain accurate financial information
• Track project costs, budgets, billings, and profitability
• Assist with WIP and cost-to-complete reporting
• Process and track change orders and project documentation
• Monitor accounts receivable and help with collections
• Support vendor payments and project-related AP
• Review contracts and ensure billing requirements are met
• Work with project teams to resolve financial or billing issues
• Help identify potential cost, billing, or compliance concerns

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of project accounting or construction accounting experience preferred
• Understanding of construction billing, WIP, job costing, and retention
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system; Acumatica is a plus
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working with both accounting and operations teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

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