Project Accountant - Construction & Cost Control

McAlvain Companies, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McAlvain Companies, Inc. is seeking a Project Accounting Manager for our Special Projects Division. This role will support multiple project teams, ensuring accurate job costs, budgets, and forecasts, reporting to the Controller with a dotted line to the Project Director.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 2+ years in construction accounting, and strong Excel and organizational skills. Trimble Viewpoint experience is a plus; state contracts experience is a plus as well.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in commercial construction.
• Experience with Trimble Viewpoint is a plus, not required.
• Experience with state contracts is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain jobs/tasks in ERP, including revenue and cost budgets.
• Monitor budgets and audit costs, report issues to project teams.
• Support monthly revenue and cost projections for projects.
• Review change orders for accuracy before submission.
• Attend jobsite meetings and track issues.
• Prepare payment applications with PM and ensure proper coding.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organization

Excel

Construction knowledge

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Tools

Trimble Viewpoint

ERP software

Job description

McAlvain Companies, Inc. is seeking a Project Accounting Manager for our Special Projects Division. This role will support multiple project teams, ensuring accurate job costs, budgets, and forecasts, reporting to the Controller with a dotted line to the Project Director.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 2+ years in construction accounting, and strong Excel and organizational skills. Trimble Viewpoint experience is a plus; state contracts experience is a plus as well.