Project Accountant

STO Building Group; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

STO Building Group in Utah is seeking a motivated accounting professional to support financial management on construction projects. You will prepare, review, and report budgeted versus actual costs, and participate in monthly financial reporting and compliance activities.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and timely data delivery, including owner billings, subcontractor reviews, and state tax compliance. A bachelor’s in accounting with 1–3 years’ experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• 1-3 years accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Attention to detail essential.
• Cost accounting in construction is a plus.
• Experience with audit firms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly review of project budgets, costs, and profitability.
• Prepare and review owner billings for projects.
• Review subcontractor and supplier financial statements.
• Track fixed assets acquisitions and disposals.
• Assist in state tax compliance for projects.
• Improve reports for operations within time constraints.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Efficient and accurate

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

1-3 years accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position supports the financial management of construction projects by preparing, reviewing, and reporting budgeted versus actual cost information. The role is responsible for monthly financial reporting, subcontractor and supplier financial and compliance review, and maintaining state tax compliance in alignment with project and regulatory requirements..

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position supports the financial management of construction projects by preparing, reviewing, and reporting budgeted versus actual cost information. The role is responsible for monthly financial reporting, subcontractor and supplier financial and compliance review, and maintaining state tax compliance in alignment with project and regulatory requirements..

Duties

• Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
• Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work.
• Participates in the monthly review of project budgets, costs, and profit.
• Research and audits projects or specific items as needed.
• Inputs and tracks data related to budgets and project costs.
• Produces owner billings for specific projects.
• Review subcontractor and/or supplier financial statements.
• Track and report fixed assets acquisitions and disposals.
• Research and file state tax requirements for various construction projects.
• Continually improve processing activities and reports to give operations the best information possible within time constraints.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Has 1-3 years previous accounting or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates PC computer skills and uses word processing and spreadsheet packages, such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Works individually and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities efficiently and accurately.
• Cost accounting experience in construction industry is a plus.
• Previous experience with audit firm is a plus.

Benefits

Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Group Legal
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.

Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.

The STO Building Group family of companies

Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

EEO Statement:

Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.