Project Accountant

Fortis Construction, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Construction, Inc. seeks a Project Accountant to join the project finance team in Portland, OR. You will track project costs, manage A/P and A/R, and ensure compliance with owner contracts and change orders, while maintaining confidential financial data and supporting audits.

The role requires strong Excel, attention to detail, and ability to work with trade partners and internal teams under deadlines. Travel is required due to on-site project involvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related degree program, or equivalent work experience.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Keen analytical, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and make connections between diverse issues and tasks.
• Ability to quickly learn new software systems and procedures.
• Demonstrates a proactive, hands-on work style with meticulous attention to detail, curiosity, and strong resilience.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule during peak periods and able to meet timelines consistently.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, input and track project related costs by managing trade partner and owner billings, change orders, trade partner compliance and payments, and accounts payable invoice review.
• Engage with trade partners monthly to ensure accuracy of project costs and billing.
• Ensure compliance with financial requirements of Owner contract and change orders.
• Accurately input all project transactions into accounting software.
• Prepare and analyze job costing information as needed by the project team.
• Handle applicable tax compliance matters, including tax computation.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Assist with the annual audit.
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Viewpoint

ERP system

GC Pay

Job description

Job Description:

The Project Accountant is an integral member of the project team and plays a key role in tracking and reporting on the project’s financial performance as well as the company's A/P and A/R functions on assigned projects. This role performs many vital accounting responsibilities required to maintain fiscal records and systems while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. A successful Project Accountant is a self-starter with good problem-solving skills and ability to interact and communicate positively and successfully within all levels of the organization. The ability to work with a team, specifically when completing monthly deadlines, is paramount to the culture of the team. The responsibility for project accounting, financial reporting and compliance activities for a construction project requires a proactive approach and thorough knowledge of accounting process and procedures. The Project Accountant must be a role model of Fortis core values. Analyze, input and track project related costs by managing trade partner and owner billings, change orders, trade partner compliance and payments, and accounts payable invoice review. Engage with trade partners monthly to ensure accuracy of project costs and billing. Ensure compliance with financial requirements of Owner contract and change orders. Accurately input all project transactions into accounting software. Prepare and analyze job costing information as needed by the project team. Handle applicable tax compliance matters, including tax computation. Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Assist with the annual audit. Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential. Assist in other duties as assigned, relevant to the achievement of the position’s and team’s objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related degree program, or equivalent work experience.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Keen analytical, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and make connections between diverse issues and tasks.
• Ability to quickly learn new software systems and procedures.
• Demonstrates a proactive, hands-on work style with meticulous attention to detail, curiosity, and strong resilience.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule during peak periods and able to meet timelines consistently.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Fortis policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Construction industry experience with large projects preferred.
• Viewpoint experience.
• Working knowledge of an ERP system.
• GC Pay experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed in a professional office environment. Role is stationary, often standing or sitting for long periods of time. Utilize standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. Communication with internal and external contacts, including speaking and hearing. May occasionally push, pull or lift up to 25 lbs.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

All Fortis positions require some level of driving.

RQ-0796 Project Accountant (Open) The above description is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements for the performance of this job; it is not to be construed as a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. All jobs require behaviors consistent with our Core Values and Culture. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations could be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role, absent undue hardship. Fortis Construction, Inc. reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Fortis is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or any other protected categories. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given an equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. At Fortis, passionate people are the foundation of our company. Together, we provide a general contracting experience that’s built on support, trust, and collaboration, and we live up to our Core Values by developing empowering, mutually beneficial relationships with our clients, staff, and communities. We’re an employee-owned company where our Teams are at the center of all we do. We attribute our 20-years of success to our people, our culture, and our ever-present focus on relationships.