Project Accounting Specialist — Growth & Impact

Southland Industries; Dulles Town Center (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and leave

Training programs

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Project Accountant to support a smaller construction project by partnering with the Project Management team to ensure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, month-end close activities, forecast reviews, and maintaining project ledgers, with emphasis on controls for accounts payable/receivable and adherence to project accounting policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance preferred.
• 1-3 years’ of project accounting experience preferred.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• Good organization skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Able to analyze and resolve basic issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• MS Word, Excel, Power Point proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reporting of financial information and timely invoicing for the project.
• Disseminate month-end project reports to management and business lines.
• Maintain calendar of month-end deadlines and ensure that profit and cash flow forecasts are prepared on time and accurately.
• Review project forecasts on a regular basis and ensure any outstanding matters are dealt with on a timely basis.
• Maintain project register and prepare month-end postings and accruals; control accounts payable and receivable tasks for the project.
• Identify and assist with the resolution of basic project-related accounting issues.
• Ensure policies and procedures for project accounting are adhered to.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Project Accountant to support a smaller construction project by partnering with the Project Management team to ensure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, month-end close activities, forecast reviews, and maintaining project ledgers, with emphasis on controls for accounts payable/receivable and adherence to project accounting policies.