Project Accountant - Drive Project Profitability in Construction

Jobot; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Accountant to join our reputable commercial construction team with a national footprint. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Directors, and Finance to manage multiple projects’ financials from award to completion.

Responsibilities include billing, WIP, job costing, AR, cash flow, and cost-to-complete reporting, with a focus on protecting profitability and accurate reporting. 3+ years’ construction accounting preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project accounting or construction accounting experience preferred.
• Understanding of construction billing, WIP, job costing, and retention.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system; Acumatica is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle project billing, invoices, schedules of values, and lien waivers.
• Set up new projects and maintain accurate financial information
• Track project costs, budgets, billings, and profitability
• Assist with WIP and cost-to-complete reporting
• Process and track change orders and project documentation
• Monitor accounts receivable and help with collections
• Support vendor payments and project-related AP
• Review contracts and ensure billing requirements are met
• Work with project teams to resolve financial or billing issues
• Help identify potential cost, billing, or compliance concerns

Skills

Project accounting

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Acumatica

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Project Accountant to join our reputable commercial construction team with a national footprint. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Directors, and Finance to manage multiple projects’ financials from award to completion.

Responsibilities include billing, WIP, job costing, AR, cash flow, and cost-to-complete reporting, with a focus on protecting profitability and accurate reporting. 3+ years’ construction accounting preferred.