MAINT-Project Accounting Administrator

Project Accounting Administrator

Zachry Group has an exciting opportunity for a Project Accounting Administrator. The main focus will be to lead a group that handles payroll, accounts payable, and billings to ensure timely and accurate payments to employees and vendors, monitor receivables, and help improve and automate current processes and procedures. Effective interaction with other departments, employees and vendors is essential. The candidate should be motivated, possess strong problem solving, communication and people skills.

• Review A/P employees work for correctness and accuracy prior to payment.
• Manage multiple projects, A/P and payroll employees simultaneously.
• Ensure all vendor inquiries and payments are handled timely.
• Complete monthly accruals for the financial accounting department.
• Communicate and resolve issues with vendors and field project staff.
• Conduct monthly closing processes, journal entries and financial reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Create reports and spreadsheets for management upon request.
• Review executed contracts/agreements for payables requirements and provide feedback.
• Assist in training and development of employees.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Values ethics, professionalism, and maintains confidentiality.
• Computer software experience:
  Microsoft Windows PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to problem solve and use critical thinking skills.
• Experience with payroll practices, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), billing processes, Excel spreadsheets, and contract administration.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 3-5 years of related experience.

Required to communicate in person, via telephone, and email. Use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi‑limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely. Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, signal, and talk for extended periods.

Work will be performed in a general office environment located on the jobsite. This is not a remote position. The role requires the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced work environment. Employees must possess vision (corrected or uncorrected) sufficient for clear visibility. Noise levels are typically low to moderate.

Zachry is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.