Project Accountant

Colonial Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Construction seeks a Project Accountant to support construction projects from start-up to closeout in our Richmond office. This role serves as the liaison between the job site and the finance department, ensuring all accounting procedures are followed on-site.

The position emphasizes project accounting, subcontractor management, and administration, with opportunities to advance leadership and value-management analysis capabilities within a dynamic construction team.

Qualifications

• Associates in Accounting or related field required or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience preferably in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles.
• Proficient using a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Handle project accounting responsibilities for construction projects from start-up to closeout.
• Liaise between job site and finance department to ensure SOP compliance.
• Manage contracts, bonds, insurance, payables, liens, billings, payroll/cost/budget reports.

Skills

Project Accounting

Subcontractor Mgmt

Project Administration

Customer Relations

Culture & Leadership

Value Management

Education

Associates in Accounting

BA in Accounting

Job description

Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to work out of our Richmond office. The Senior Project Accountant is the primary accounting and administrative support for construction projects from start up through final closeout. Serves as the liaison between the job site and the finance department, ensuring all accounting standard operating procedures are followed at the job site. Performs activities related to contracts, bonds, insurance, payables, liens, billings, payroll/cost/budget reports for the job site management team.

Essential Functions

• Project Accounting
• Subcontractor Management
• Project Administration
• Promotes Customer Relations
• Promotes Culture, Leadership and Employee Development
• Develops and analyzes value management analysis options

Minimum Requirements

• Associates in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of experience preferably in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles.
• Proficient using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Preferred Experience

• B.A. in Accounting
• Construction accounting experience or AEC industry experience strongly desired, but not required.
• 10 years of experience
• Local candidate preferred, but not required.

Pay Range: $50,000-70,000
*This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.