Project Accountant (MEP Construction) – Billing & Budgets

South Coast Facility Services; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

South Coast Facility Services is seeking a detail‑oriented Project Accountant to manage construction job accounting in our California office. You will handle PO processing, lien paperwork, payroll review, and AR/Billing tasks to keep projects on budget and on schedule.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of project accounting experience, 2–4 years AR experience, and proven ability to file mechanics’ liens. Strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years project accountant experience.
• 2-4 years accounts receivable experience.
• Experience filing mechanic’s liens.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase orders and updates from Field and Project Managers.
• Issue purchase orders and process receipts.
• Review and audit weekly payroll and submit to Payroll.
• Initiate Work Order setups and billings to clients.
• Review AR aging and assist with collections.
• Coordinate with Project managers on budget vs actual costs.
• Input change orders into system and update budgets.
• Job setups including Sampro, preliminary notices, lien paperwork as required.
• Regular attendance and timeliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office administration

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Job description

South Coast Facility Services is seeking a detail‑oriented Project Accountant to manage construction job accounting in our California office. You will handle PO processing, lien paperwork, payroll review, and AR/Billing tasks to keep projects on budget and on schedule.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of project accounting experience, 2–4 years AR experience, and proven ability to file mechanics’ liens. Strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent communication are essential.