Project Accountant

A stable organization near Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial management of residential and commercial construction projects. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with 3 to 5 years of experience who enjoys job costing, budgeting, reporting, and partnering closely with project teams. The Project Accountant will play a key role in keeping projects financially accurate, organized, and on track.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with supportive leadership, strong teamwork across accounting and operations, and visibility into project performance and decision-making. Candidates who are detail‑oriented, analytical, and motivated to grow within construction accounting will find this role rewarding and impactful.

• Manage accounting activities for construction projects, including job costing, budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Review and reconcile project invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor payments, change orders, and related documentation.
• Prepare project cost reports, budget forecasts, variance analyses, and financial summaries for management review.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures to identify cost overruns, savings opportunities, and financial risks.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and revenue recognition.
• Support audits, month‑end close, and financial statement preparation by providing accurate project records and cost analyses.

• Salary range: $75,000 to $93,000 per year.
• Job type:
  Direct hire.
• Location:
  
  Costa Mesa, CA.

• Manage project accounting activities for active construction projects.
• Track job costs, budgets, invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor payments, and change orders.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and project accounting documentation.
• Partner with project managers and internal teams to support accurate financial decision‑making.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience required, preferably in construction or another project‑based environment.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, project budgeting, cost tracking, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reporting, analysis, reconciliations, and data management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and provide actionable insights.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining financial records and preparing reports.
• Excellent communication skills for working with project managers, finance, procurement, and leadership.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and complex accounting data.

• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Prior construction accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, or similar construction accounting and project management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with construction accounting controls, compliance requirements, and industry best practices preferred.

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