Project Accountant

Balfour Beatty US; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty US is seeking a Project Accountant to provide primary accounting and administrative support for a construction project, from startup through final closeout. The role acts as the liaison between the jobsite and the finance department, ensuring SOPs are followed and that all billings, payables, and cost reports are accurate.

The role covers project accounting, subcontractor management, and project administration, with a focus on timely data entry, reporting, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles.
• Solid customer service and verbal/written skills.
• Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proficiency using PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Accountant support for a construction project from startup to closeout.
• Handle contracts, bonds, insurance, payables, liens, billings, payroll/cost/budget reports for site management.
• Provide project status information and ensure cost reports balance with the general ledger.
• Process subcontractor pay requisitions and maintain vendor purchasing registers.
• Maintain filing systems and complete required EEO/MBE documentation.
• Build and promote relationships with customers, design teams, and suppliers.

Skills

Accounting basics

Customer service

Team player

MS Office

Education

Accounting degree or related field

Job description

Summary

The primary accounting and administrative support for a construction project, from project startup through final closeout. Serves as the liaison between the jobsite and the finance department, ensuring all accounting standard operating procedures are followed at the jobsite. Performs activities related to contracts, bonds, insurance, payables, liens, billings, payroll/cost/budget reports for the jobsite management team.

Project Accounting

• Provides information to appropriate people regarding project status (i.e. PFR, job cost reports to owners, etc.) and communicates between the field and corporate office.
• Ensures job cost reports and accounts receivable reports are accurate at all times and in balance with the general ledger.
• Ensures all information in the project cost system and underlying supporting records are properly classified in a manner that best facilitates the use of the information.
• Understands the nature of the project cost systems and the information processed. Bring issues to the attention of Financial Services and the Project Manager for assistance and further evaluation.
• Enters all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information. This includes owner and sub change orders, owner billings, budget transfers, subcontractor pay requirements, payroll and A/P invoices.
• Processes all miscellaneous and blanket purchase order invoices in a timely manner and ensure supporting paperwork is attached, correct and approved.
• Collaborates with key people to process monthly billings to owners and runs projected final cost report.

Subcontractor Management

• Processes subcontractor monthly pay requisitions and ensures all supporting attachments are correct. Follows up with subcontractors to obtain any missing documents so subcontractors are paid on time.
• Maintains subcontractor/vendor purchasing register. Verify all subcontractors have current insurance certificates by checking the insurance/held check database and the fully executed contract prior to the subcontractor starting work.

Project Administration

• Implements and maintains a filing system according to company guidelines. Establishes and maintains files required for company Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Minority Business Entity (MBE) requirements.
• Performs various administrative tasks for the jobsite, including:
  • Handling incoming/outgoing mail and overnight mail, establishing new supplier accounts, purchasing office supplies, preparing payroll, answering telephones, filing, etc.

Promote Customer Relations

• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations. Culture, Leadership, and Employee Development.
• Promotes our Creed. Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in company training programs and commits to self-development.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
• The project team and/or team member may need to move to other projected work geographic locations, if necessary.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 2 + years of experience, preferably in the construction industry. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
• Demonstrates proficiency in basic accounting principles.
• Demonstrates solid customer service skills and verbal/written skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to be a team player and function in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

The base compensation range for the role of Project Accountant above is $70,000 to $79,000 annually.

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.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.