Project Accountant

At FH, we believe great people can do more than one thing and their growth shouldn't be limited to departmental boxes. We empower our team to take ownership of their growth, jump in where they add value, and solve real problems. If you're detail-oriented, financially sharp, and excited about being part of a high-performing team - come join us! Our Project Accountant plays a critical role in keeping projects financially on track.

You'll help project teams understand performance, ensure accuracy in job cost reporting, and support forecasting and billing.

FH Construction Group is a general contractor focused on making construction simple, collaborative, and efficient. We specialize in complex market sectors throughout the Mountain West. It's not just about what we build - it's who we build it with that sets us apart.

What You'll Do:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage all aspects of job cost accounting for assigned projects to include setup, cost tracking, and supporting forecasting and closeout.
• Partner with Field Operations to ensure budgets, costs, and commitments are coded accurately and reflect real-time project performance.
• Prepare and review monthly cost reports, projections, and WIP schedules.
• Support owner billings and change order documentation, ensuring alignment with project progress.
• Reconcile job costs monthly and help identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Track and process subcontractor pay applications and retainage in coordination with AP and GC Pay.
• Maintain strong working relationships with operations, vendors, and shared services.
• Assist with month-end close activities including accruals, journal entries, and reconcilations.
• Identify opportunities to improve job cost reporting processes and implement workflow enhancements.

What You Bring:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience in accounting, ideally with job cost or project-based financials
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working collaboratively
• Proactive problem-solving skills, especially around billing or collections
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Preferred:

• Experience at a general contractor or in the construction industry
• Experience with GC Pay
• Experience with ACC and Bluebeam
• Understanding of forecasting, WIP reporting, and change management

What we provide:

• Paid parental leave policy
• 401(k) with employer match
• Performance based bonus opportunities
• Unlimited paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Flexible work environment

AAP/EEO Statement

FH Construction Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or of responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.