Project Cost Accountant for Construction Projects

HITT Contracting Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Employer-matched 401(k)

Wellness reimbursement program

Paid holidays and time-off

Voluntary benefits and leave types

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. in Falls Church, VA seeks an experienced Associate, Project Accounting to join our team. This role focuses on hands-on cost accounting across multiple projects, including subcontractor AP, client invoicing, and budgeting, with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

We value independence, detail orientation, and strong communication as you partner with Project Management and other teams. A bachelor’s degree and construction accounting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2–5 years of construction or project-related accounting experience.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work independently.
• Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment; detail-, rule-, and goal-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems; JD Edwards experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance speed with quality of results.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on job cost accounting for multiple projects, including Subcontractor AP processing, Client invoicing, and budgeting.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of all costs related to each project.
• Actively involved with Project Management team to ensure they get the direction/support needed.
• Ensure existing Project Accounting and all Company Policies and Procedures are effectively communicated and enforced.
• Be aggressive, but tactful, in communicating/discussing/resolving accounting related problems with team, striving to correct problems in a timely manner.
• Actively monitor projects from a risk management perspective and elevate as needed.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Independence

Prioritization

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

HITT Contracting Inc. in Falls Church, VA seeks an experienced Associate, Project Accounting to join our team. This role focuses on hands-on cost accounting across multiple projects, including subcontractor AP, client invoicing, and budgeting, with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

We value independence, detail orientation, and strong communication as you partner with Project Management and other teams. A bachelor’s degree and construction accounting experience are preferred.