Project Accountant

Financeroles; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health care

Annual incentive bonus

401(k), ESOP

Paid time off + holidays

Company vehicle or auto allowance

Job summary

DAVIS is redefining the construction experience by building success for all. The Project Accountant will manage project cost and payment records and support operations with financial details, leveraging CMiC and Excel.

This role requires organizing multiple tasks, independent work, and strong analytical skills to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely submissions. The position emphasizes accuracy in reconciliations, schedule creation, and CMiC reporting, with a base salary in the range

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Construction industry experience a plus.
• Strong decision making, research and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Good time management and ability to organize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently.
• CMiC software experience a plus.
• Able to quickly learn new software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and process project cost and payment records.
• Provide support to operations staff with financial details.
• Update account reconciliation and analysis templates (over/under billing, closeout reports, negative cash, prepaids, accruals).
• Produce CMiC deliverables and review CMiC reporting (PSRs, invoices, reimbursements, GL balances).
• Create accurate schedules and submit to management.
• Apply Excel to update recurring or ad hoc schedules.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical

Time management

Independence

Decision making

Problem solving

CMiC software

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

CMiC

Excel

Job description

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.

SUMMARY:

The Project Accountant performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and processing of project cost and payment records, including providing overall support to operations staff with financial details.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountingor related field,or equivalent yearsofrelevant experience

• Two (2)to four (4)years ofAccountingexperience

• Public accounting experience preferred

• Construction industry experience a plus

• Decision making, research and analyticalproblem-solvingskills

• Time managementskillswith the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, anddemands

• Ability towork independently

• CMiCsoftware experiencea plus

• Able to quickly learn and understand new software and systems

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Independently updates existing account reconciliation and analysis templates (over/under billing,closeout reports,negative cash,prepaids,accruals)

• Efficiently produceswork deliverablesinCMiC

• Applies general knowledge of GAAP developed through education or experience to correctly record accruals,prepaids,over/under billing adjustments

• Reviews,validates, and analyzesCMiCreporting (PSRs/ Invoices to be posted, expense reimbursements, GL account balances)

• Createsaccurateschedules andsubmitsto Management

• Applies general knowledge of excel to update recurring or ad hoc excel schedules

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

• Autonomy + Accountability

• Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems

• Receives instruction,guidanceand direction from others

• Accountable for work within own role only, but work completedimpactsteam and/or projects

• Business Impact

• Impactsown team and adjacent teams

• Usesdiscretion to make improvements to existing processes and solutions to achieve results or improve efficiency

• Assistsin basic business development tasks

• Talent Development

• Acts as a resource for team members with less experience

• May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

• Problem Solving + Resiliency

• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work project / department with minimal oversight

• Evaluates and selects solutions from established options and employs creativity to develop new options for consideration

DAVIS CORE VALUES:

• TRUST

• Excellence in Service–Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations

• Inclusion–Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging

• Integrity–Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions

• Building Relationships–Creating andmaintainingstrong partnerships through leadership, creativesolutionsand hard work

The base salary (or hourly) range for this position is

$75,000.00 - $95,000.00

DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life. DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA. DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave. Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

At DAVIS, our vision is to build a culture that is innovative, connected, and balanced.