Project Accountant

Talentify; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Critical illness

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transit benefits

EAP

PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Project Accountant to support full‑cycle cost management on large construction projects in Phoenix. You will deliver accurate financial reporting, cost analyses, and robust cost controls from concept through completion.

This contract‑to‑hire role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field and 1–3 years of project accounting experience in commercial construction, plus proficiency in Procore or Autodesk Construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 1 year of project accounting/finance experience in construction.
• A minimum of 1‑3 years of experience in a project management, cost management role, or accounting role within the commercial construction industry.
• Thorough understanding of construction accounting principles.
• Experience with the entire change order lifecycle.
• Proficiency in construction management software such as Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Support the full‑cycle cost management of projects, establishing and maintaining robust cost controls from concept through completion.
• Facilitate the subcontractor change management system, ensuring timely responses and completeness reviews.
• Process change orders in the system of record, upholding timeliness and completeness standards.
• Support monthly cost reports and risk assessments to stakeholders, highlighting variances and mitigation actions.
• Support monthly stakeholder meetings and presentations with clear financial content and data‑driven insights.
• Review and interpret contractual terms to recommend entitlements related to change orders, claims, and other matters.
• Coordinate with client finance and accounting teams for accurate reporting and compliance with controls.
• Analyze local labor markets, union implications, commodity fluctuations, and tax impacts for cost strategy.
• Assist in resolving invoice/change order discrepancies and payment‑related issues.

Skills

Project accounting

Construction accounting

Accounting principles

Reconciliation

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Job Title: Project Accountant

Play a key role in delivering successful construction projects by providing accurate financial reporting, cost analysis, and project accounting support. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration, and seeing the direct impact of their work on large‑scale projects.

Job Description

• Support the full‑cycle cost management of projects, establishing and maintaining robust cost controls from concept through completion.
• Facilitate the use of a subcontractor change management system, ensuring timely responses by responsible parties and performing completeness reviews.
• Process change orders in the system of record, ensuring timeliness and completeness standards are upheld.
• Support the presentation of monthly cost reports and risk assessments to internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key variances, risks, and recommended mitigation actions.
• Support monthly stakeholder meetings and formal presentations with clear financial content, data‑driven insights, and expert commentary.
• Review and interpret contractual terms to recommend entitlements related to change orders, claims, and other commercial matters.
• Coordinate directly with client finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting and full compliance with all financial controls.
• Analyze and report on local labor markets, union implications, commodity fluctuations, and tax impacts to inform project cost strategy and budget updates.
• Assist in resolving invoice/change order discrepancies and payment‑related issues.

Essential Skills

• Project accounting
• Construction accounting
• Accounting principles
• Reconciliation
• Data entry

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 1 year of project accounting/finance experience in construction.
• A minimum of 1‑3 years of experience in a project management, cost management role, or accounting role within the commercial construction industry.
• Thorough understanding of construction accounting principles.
• Experience with the entire change order lifecycle.
• Proficiency in construction management software such as Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.07/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.