Project Accountant

Pavarini McGovern; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Sandy, Utah, is hiring an entry-level accountant to manage budget reporting and subcontractor audits. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in accounting and excellent communication skills. This in-office role offers comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years previous accounting or equivalent experience.
• Cost accounting experience in construction industry is a plus.
• Previous experience with audit firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

PC computer skills

Ability to work individually and as part of a team

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

This position prepares, reviews, and reports the budgeted and actual cost information on construction projects. It prepares and reviews monthly financial reporting. It also reviews subcontractor and/or supplier financial and compliance information and maintains state tax compliance for various construction projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• This position is in office only.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care 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
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

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.

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Construction