Project Accountant - Construction Finance & Forecasting

Confidential; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our growing team. This role will oversee key accounting functions, including financial reporting, project accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and budgeting/forecasting.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on team player with strong technical accounting knowledge and an ability to work in a collaborative, high‑trust environment alongside leadership and project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions
• Provide financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting support
• Assist leadership with financial insights and decision‑making
• General Ledger & Close Process
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
• Manage intercompany and internal transactions
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Monitor actual results against budget and analyze variances
• Support strategic planning initiatives
• Partner with project managers on project budgets and forecasting
• Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Maintain and distribute weekly cash flow reports
• Reconcile AR and AP balances
• Monitor collections and payments to manage cash flow effectively
• Job Costing & Project Accounting
• Track and analyze job costs across construction projects
• Partner with project managers to ensure accurate billing and profitability tracking
• Prepare project margin analysis and revenue recognition reporting
• Payroll
• Oversee weekly payroll processing
• Manage payroll tax filings and related reporting requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Construction or project accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with job costing and revenue recognition
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel