Construction Project Accountant
Job Description
Construction Project Accountant
Our Client is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Construction Project Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will oversee the financial aspects of construction projects, ensuring accurate accounting, cost management, and compliance with industry standards. Your expertise will help drive project success through meticulous financial analysis, reporting, and coordination with project teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to large-scale construction initiatives while utilizing your strong accounting skills and industry knowledge.
Responsibilities
Manage project budgets by tracking expenses, analyzing variances, and ensuring cost control measures are implemented effectively.
Prepare and interpret financial reports related to construction projects, including cash flow analysis, cost analysis, and project profitability assessments.
Maintain accurate general ledger entries for each project using accounting systems such as SAP, Sage, or QuickBooks.
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Conduct detailed cost accounting analysis and support forecasting efforts to predict future project financial needs.
Collaborate with project managers to gather data for financial report writing and provide insights into budget performance.
Ensure adherence to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls and maintain thorough documentation for audit purposes.
Utilize business intelligence tools and spreadsheets for data collection, analysis, and presentation of financial information.
Support month-end closing processes by preparing journal entries related to payroll, debits & credits, and general ledger reconciliation.
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of ERP systems such as SAP or Xero to streamline financial workflows within the construction environment.
Qualifications
Proven experience in accounting within the manufacturing or construction industry with a strong understanding of cost management and financial concepts.
Procore experience is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in financial software including SAP, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar ERP systems.
Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Excel data analysis and spreadsheets for financial modeling and reporting.
Knowledge of GAAP standards, double entry bookkeeping, and technical accounting principles relevant to construction projects.
Experience with cost accounting analysis, budgeting processes, cash flow analysis, and forecasting techniques.
Familiarity with public accounting practices is a plus; ability to interpret financial reports accurately is essential.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable management, and account analysis.
Strong communication skills for clear financial report writing and collaboration across teams.
Ability to adapt quickly to new accounting systems and business intelligence tools while maintaining compliance with SOX controls.
Join Our Client as a Construction Project Accountant if you're passionate about leveraging your accounting expertise to support complex projects! Bring your analytical mindset, technical skills, and enthusiasm for finance into a role that challenges you every day while making a tangible impact on our construction initiatives.
Experience:
General Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.
We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.
We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.
We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.
Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.
As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.
