Remote Project Accountant - Construction Finance Analysis

Thompson Construction Services; Greenbrier (AR); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Thompson Construction Services is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to manage accounting and financial reporting for assigned construction projects.

In this role, you will collaborate with project managers, operations, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and leadership to maintain job-cost records, coordinate billing, support monthly close, and analyze project performance for informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Three+ years of accounting experience.
• Construction accounting, project accounting, or job-cost accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger, AP/AR, project billing, retainage, and change-order accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger transactions.
• Maintain accurate job-cost records for assigned construction projects.
• Prepare and submit customer invoices with progress, schedule-of-values, and time-and-material billings.
• Review contracts and purchase orders for billing requirements and retainage provisions.
• Enter and review vendor invoices and subcontractor pay applications for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor project budgets, committed costs, actual costs, change orders, and profitability.
• Assist project managers with forecasts, cost projections, cash-flow planning, and financial analysis.
• Analyze project financial performance and provide findings to management.
• Track accounts receivable and assist with collections.
• Maintain subcontractor compliance records and payment documentation.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for review and decision-making.
• Support WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and month-end close.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Remote work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Thompson Construction Services is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to manage accounting and financial reporting for assigned construction projects.

In this role, you will collaborate with project managers, operations, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and leadership to maintain job-cost records, coordinate billing, support monthly close, and analyze project performance for informed decision-making.