Project Accountant Job in Ontario, CA

Project Accountant

We are looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial management of construction projects in Ontario, California. This role works closely with project teams, owners, and subcontractors to keep billing, compliance, and cost records accurate throughout the life of each job. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, experience with public works requirements, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Establish project records at kickoff by validating contract values, bond information, and related setup details, and participate in preconstruction coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with owners to understand invoicing expectations and communicate required billing support to prime contractors and subcontractors.
• Evaluate change order documentation for financial accuracy and update billing records and job cost projections accordingly.
• Prepare owner invoices using project completion information from field and project leadership, and assemble all required supporting documentation.
• Oversee subcontractor payment compliance by tracking releases, certified payroll, and insurance records, and issue payments or joint checks promptly after funding is received.
• Process accounts payable by matching receiving documents to vendor invoices, confirming coding and purchase order alignment, and supporting recurring payment runs.
• Maintain certified payroll submissions and labor compliance reporting for public works projects in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Record incoming payments, prepare bank deposits, and complete bank account reconciliations to ensure accurate cash reporting.