Project Accountant

Company Overview

Hoffman Construction is a forward‑thinking, self‑performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi‑billion‑dollar, employee‑owned enterprise with a national presence.

The project accountant will work within the Project Accounting Team, reporting to the Lead Project Accountant, and closely collaborate with the accounting department and various internal and external departments. Responsibilities include monitoring project progress, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring project billings are issued to customers and payments collected. This full‑time position is based at the project site in Boise, .

• Process bi‑monthly subcontractor billings and all material invoices for the project.
• Process monthly subcontract billings and all material invoices for the project.
• Develop and maintain files, forms, purchase orders, subcontract files, meeting minutes, and miscellaneous forms.
• Support the bi‑monthly billing process to client and quarterly accounting reports for the corporate office.
• Work with the lead project accountant to obtain tax‑related documentation to support the sub‑contract billing cycle and the owner’s tax exemption requirements.
• Monitor and ensure that all data requirements are satisfied in accordance with the established budgets and schedules.
• Manage technical information required to deliver projects, lead problem‑solving and communications efforts.
• Track and report accounting indicators.
• Copy, file, and mail/distribute jobsite correspondence.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or General Business Management preferred.
• At least three (3) years of accounting and/or office management experience in the construction, engineering, or architectural field required.
• Experience with cost accounting, AP/AR functions, contract administration, invoice processing/auditing, and its relationship within the construction industry.
• Experience in a similar accounting role within the construction industry preferred.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams). Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, sub‑totaling) preferred.
• Proficient in Tier I accounting or ERP software;
  Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise‑One experience desired.
• Experience organizing technical data accurately.
• Familiarity with advanced job costing or relevant cost accounting experience preferred.
• Team player with strong interpersonal, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work well in a high‑pressure, large‑professional setting.

• Combination of sitting, walking, and standing throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb stairs (20% of day).
• Constant use of hands/fingers for computer use.
• Vision: visual acuity in near, mid, and far‑range vision with color, peripheral, and depth perception; hand/eye coordination.
• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, over telephone, and radio; sufficient to hear alarms.
• Speech: sufficient to be heard in person, speak before groups, and be understood over telephone and radio.
• Lift/Carry: up to 50 lb (computer/drawings) – minimal.
• Bending/Twisting: minimal.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: minimal.
• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
• Work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.
• Use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem‑solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
• Plan and organize work.
• Strong organizational and computer skills; high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction‑related documentation and communicate with coworkers.

Application review will consider qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

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