Project Accountant, Associate

Southland Industries, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks an Associate Project Accountant to support project accounting on construction projects and partner with the Project Management team to ensure timely, accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include accurate reporting, month-end closing, forecast accuracy, and maintaining project financial records; requires 1-3 years of experience, basic accounting knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ project accounting experience preferred.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to analyze and resolve basic accounting issues.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reporting of financial information and timely invoicing pertaining to a particular project.
• Disseminates month-end project reports to management and relevant business lines.
• Maintains list of month-end deadlines and ensures profit and cash flow forecasts are prepared on time and accurately.
• Reviews project forecasts and addresses outstanding matters promptly.
• Maintains project register; prepares month-end postings/allocations and accruals; controls AP/AR for the project.
• Identifies and assists with resolution of basic project-related accounting issues.
• Ensures policies and procedures for project accounting are adhered to.

Skills

Project accounting

Basic accounting

Organization

Communication

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Discretion

MS Office

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

TheAssociate Project Accountantis assignedto a smallerconstruction project(s) and partners with the Project Management teamtoassuretimelyandaccurateaccounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

• Ensure accurate reporting of financial information and timely invoicing pertaining to a particular project. Maintains project-related ledger accounts.
• Disseminates month-end project reports to management and relevant business lines.
• Maintains list of month-end deadlines and ensure that profit and cash flow forecasts are prepared on time and accurately.
• Reviews project forecasts on a regular basis and ensure any outstanding matters are dealt with on a timely basis.
• Maintains project register. Prepares month-end posting/ allocations and accruals. Controls the accounts payable and receivable tasks for the project.
• Identifies and assists with the resolution of basic project-related accounting issues.
• Ensures policies and procedures for project accounting are adhered to.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ of project accounting experience preferred
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Good organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Able to analyze and resolve basic issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. required

As a 100% employee‑owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD'D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company‑paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment:

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement:

Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).