Project Accountant – Construction and Job Costing

Capital 360; Kinzers (PA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Simple IRA with company match

Recognition program

Company outings

Job summary

Capital 360 is seeking a Project Accountant to manage construction accounting and job costing processes, monitor costs, and deliver financial insights to leadership. You will support billing, AR, and month-end closes while maintaining strong internal controls.

The role offers a flexible structure with a full-time schedule, remote one day per week, and opportunities to grow into leadership positions within the company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience required, construction accounting and job costing preferred.
• Associate's degree in Accounting or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered in construction/manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor job costs, labor costs, and project profitability; provide financial insights for leadership decisions.
• Analyze cost accounting data, inventory transactions, and COGS for accurate reporting.
• Support billing, AR, and general accounting operations including journal entries, accruals, and monthly close.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Tools

Foundations

Great Plains

Sage

Peachtree

Job description

Project Accountant – Construction and Job Costing

Step into a role you can truly make your own; help shape systems, take ownership of key financial processes, and grow with a faith-driven company that values integrity, collaboration, and developing its people.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Build the Role: This is a new position within the company, allowing you to help shape the role and build systems that will grow with the organization.
• Opportunity to Grow: Leadership is committed to promoting from within and developing future leaders. This role offers a clear path to expanded responsibilities and the potential to advance into Accounting Manager or higher-level financial leadership positions for a motivated individual.
• Ownership & Autonomy: You'll have the ability to take charge of your responsibilities, bring your ideas, and help move priorities forward without constant oversight.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a family-oriented culture where leadership encourages questions, provides training, and focuses on helping team members thrive.
• Values-driven Workplace: Enjoy a faith-based company guided by the WITNESS framework—Wisdom, Integrity, Teachability, Nurture, Excellence, Stewardship, and Service.

Capital 360 specializes in a complete range of commercial and industrial roof coatings, painting solutions, and epoxy floor installations. As a faith-based company, the team operates with wisdom, integrity, excellence, and service while helping protect and extend the life of clients' facilities.

What You'll Do as a Project Accountant

• Monitor job costs, labor costs, and project profitability, providing meaningful financial insights that help leadership make informed business decisions.
• Analyze cost accounting data, inventory transactions, and cost of goods sold (COGS) to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational performance.
• Support billing, accounts receivable, and general accounting operations, including journal entries, accruals, and monthly close activities.
• Maintain and improve job costing, labor tracking, and financial analysis tools to support project and company performance.
• Perform reconciliations (balance sheet, bank, and credit cards), assist with fixed assets, and help prepare financial statements for management.
• Partner with leadership to identify trends, improve processes, and strengthen financial controls as the company continues to grow.

Our Ideal Project Accountant

• Experienced: 3+ years of accounting experience required. Experience with construction accounting and job costing is preferred. Associate's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred. Equivalent accounting experience, particularly in construction or manufacturing environments, will also be considered.
• Financially Analytical: Understands cost accounting principles, project profitability, inventory transactions, labor costing, and financial reporting. Able to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
• Computer Savvy: Working knowledge of ERP and double-entry accounting systems. Has knowledge of and experience with standard accounting software such as Foundations, Great Plains, Sage, and Peachtree.
• Detail-oriented: Strong organizational skills with careful attention to financial accuracy, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Reliable: Manages deadlines effectively and takes ownership of assigned accounting responsibilities.
• Collaborative: Communicates clearly, works well with others, and is comfortable asking questions to ensure accuracy and understanding.

What We Offer Our Project Accountant

• Full-time position, typically 40-45 hours per week, with a flexible start time and the option to work remotely one day per week
• $60,000-$90,000/year, DOE
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Short-term & long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Simple IRA with company match
• Recognition program
• Company outings and team events