Sr Project Accountant

Southland Industries Inc.; Brandywine (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Training and professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Accountant based in Brandywine, Maryland. The role involves coordinating construction job costing and ensuring vendor compliance to manage project risk.

Ideal candidates should possess excellent accounting and organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and at least 5 years of project accounting experience, preferably within the construction sector. This is an opportunity to join one of the nation’s largest MEP companies in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of construction job costing process.
• Monitor budgets and commitments.
• Analyze monthly project billings per contract requirements.
• Collaborate in progress and division meetings.
• Prepare monthly reports with current estimates.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Organization skills

Communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Problem-solving skills

Confidentiality

Computer proficiency

Flexibility

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and billings associated with a large construction project as well as several smaller less complex projects. This position also assures vendor compliance in order to manage project risk. This role is assigned to a large construction project, working closely with the Project Manager to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

Position Details

• 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.

Qualifications

• Excellent accounting knowledge
• Excellent organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to transfer knowledge to junior level staff
• Excellent ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent to analyze and resolve difficult issues
• Excellent ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Excellent computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc. required
• Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of Project Accounting experience preferred
• Experience in construction preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast‑paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer **** and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.