Project Accountant

Description

As a Project Accountant, you will ensure the accurate and timely entry and reporting of financial data within the company’s systems. Your key responsibilities will include managing accounts receivable, subcontractor payments, payroll processing, equipment time tracking, accounts payable, and supporting month-end close activities. You will collaborate closely with management and project teams to guarantee data accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. You are a motivated individual with a commitment to continuous learning, growth, and career development.

Join our Financial Operations team today in Denver, Colorado, or Chicago Today!

• Implement and manage effective project cost control systems
• Interpret and communicate contractual and commercial terms
• Deliver accurate cost reporting and strategic financial insights to leadership
• Support collective agreement development and execution
• Coordinate invoicing documentation, including statutory declarations and compliance certificates
• Prepare and submit LEM reports, progress billings, invoices, and holdback releases
• Validate third-party invoices and reconcile electronic billing with client systems
• Monitor equipment usage, rental agreements, subcontractors, and ensure contractual compliance
• Support project managers with change orders, payroll coordination, payment resolution, and month-end journal entries

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an operational cost accounting role
• Experience with in commercial construction, Telecom or a related industry is preferred
• Knowledge of JD Edwards or similar large ERP is preferred
• Working knowledge of construction methods
• Financial acumen regarding equipment utilization, rates, equipment capital decisions, and profitability analysis
• Working knowledge of construction accounting principles