Senior Construction Project Accountant & Budget Lead

Talentify; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays and leave

Training/professional development

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks a Senior Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of construction job costing, including categorizing, recording and analyzing costs and billings. The role ensures vendor compliance to manage project risk and works with the Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate accounting throughout the project life cycle.

The position involves mentoring less-experienced staff and generating detailed analyses and monthly reports with current estimates, identifying risks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of Project Accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly project billings per contract requirements for complex accounts.
• Monitor budgets and commitments; process subcontractor and vendor invoices.
• Collaborate with the project manager and team to monitor overall job financial status.
• Prepare for and attend progress and division meetings.

Skills

Project accounting

Budget monitoring

Vendor management

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Southland Industries seeks a Senior Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of construction job costing, including categorizing, recording and analyzing costs and billings. The role ensures vendor compliance to manage project risk and works with the Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate accounting throughout the project life cycle.

The position involves mentoring less-experienced staff and generating detailed analyses and monthly reports with current estimates, identifying risks and