Senior Construction Project Accountant - Cost & Risk

Southland Industries; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs

Parental leave

Holidays & vacation

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of the construction job costing process for a large project, including cost categorization, recording, analysis and monitoring of billings. You will work with the Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate accounting, monitor budgets, process invoices, produce monthly reports and mentor junior staff.

This role requires strong accounting skills and construction industry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of Project Accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in construction preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, prepares and analyzes monthly project billings per contract requirements for more complex accounts.
• Monitors budgets and commitments, processing subcontractor and vendor invoices, preparing drafts of owner invoices, and resolving issues.
• Partners with the project manager and other team members to monitor overall job financial status.
• Collaborates by preparing for and attending progress and division meetings.
• Prepares monthly reports with current estimates and identifies risks or opportunities.
• Prepares special analyses as required.
• Serves as mentor and provides training to or supervise less-experienced Project Accountants.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Southland Industries in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of the construction job costing process for a large project, including cost categorization, recording, analysis and monitoring of billings. You will work with the Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate accounting, monitor budgets, process invoices, produce monthly reports and mentor junior staff.

This role requires strong accounting skills and construction industry experience.