Project Accountant, Associate

Southland Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (50% company)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional development opportunities

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking an Associate Project Accountant to support a construction project team. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain project ledgers, and prepare month-end postings and allocations.

The role emphasizes timely invoicing, forecasting, and collaboration with project management to manage risk. Ideal candidates have a finance degree and 1–3 years in project accounting, with strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance preferred.
• 1–3 years of project accounting experience preferred.
• Basic accounting knowledge required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reporting of financial information and timely invoicing for a project.
• Maintain project-related ledger accounts and month-end postings.
• Disseminate month-end project reports to management.
• Maintain month-end deadlines and forecast profit and cash flow.
• Review forecasts and resolve basic project accounting issues.
• Maintain project register and manage AP/AR tasks for the project.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Prioritize & multi-task

Confidentiality & discretion

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Tools

MS Word

MS 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance preferred
• 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

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.

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.

Pay:Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $67,910.00 - $80,257.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

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 establishedafter 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).

Job Location Dulles, Virginia, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

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