Project Accountant

Layton Construction Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

Abbott Construction is seeking an accounting professional to support construction project financial management. The role focuses on budgeting, reviewing costs, and producing owner billings. You will review subcontractor statements and manage asset tracking while ensuring state tax compliance and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in accounting, 1–3 years of experience, and strong communication and Excel skills. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 1–3 years accounting or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Cost accounting experience in construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in monthly review of project budgets, costs, and profit.
• Inputs and tracks data related to budgets and project costs.
• Produces owner billings for specific projects.
• Review subcontractor and supplier financial statements.
• Track and report fixed assets acquisitions and disposals.
• Research state tax requirements for various projects.
• Continually improve reporting processes within time constraints.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Word

Job description

Summary
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

• 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.

The full salary range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000.This position is eligible for a target bonus.

Benefits

• 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

Note:Sick leave accrues at one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked. Accrual for sick leave is capped at 240 hours. At the end of each calendar year, you will be allowed to carry over accrued and unused sick leave up to 240 hours. You will not begin accruing sick leave until you drop below the accrual cap.

Disclaimer:The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement:Abbott 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.

Accessibility:If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Email: [e-mail]

About Us

At Abbott, it’s all about providing an exceptional experience - for our clients, our construction partners and most importantly, our employees. Our team is made up of talented professionals who fully embrace the company’s brand pillars of stewardship, collaboration, and integrity. They are respectful, hardworking individuals who take pride in what they do and in helping others achieve their goals. In addition, Abbott’s size, combined with the versatile talents of our team, gives us the unique ability to adapt resources and approaches based on specific needs. This flexibility not only enables us to stand out from the crowd by being a responsive business partner who can quickly adjust to any situation, but also offer diverse and rewarding opportunities to our employees.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 53706
• Posting Date 08/07/2026, 10:24 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3408 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA, 98134, US