Project Accountant

Description

Job Title:

Project Coordinator / Project Accountant

Location:

Palm Desert, CA

Industry: Construction

Schedule:

Onsite

Overview

A growing construction company in Palm Desert is seeking a detail-oriented professional with a blend of project management and basic accounting experience to support daily operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and understands the workflow of custom home building projects, particularly in the high-end residential space.

Key Responsibilities

Support project management functions across residential construction projects

Assist with budgeting, job costing, invoice tracking, and other basic accounting tasks

Coordinate project documentation, schedules, and communication with internal teams and vendors

Help monitor project progress to ensure timelines and financial details remain on track

Maintain accurate records and update information within internal systems

Assist with contract, purchase order, and change order tracking

Provide general administrative and operational support for construction projects

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in the construction industry required

Project management background strongly preferred

Basic accounting experience required

Experience supporting custom home building projects preferred

High-end residential construction experience is highly desirable

Experience with Sage 100 preferred

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Strong communication and coordination skills

Ideal Candidate

Brings a strong understanding of construction project flow

Comfortable working with both operational and accounting-related responsibilities

Highly organized, proactive, and resourceful

Able to work effectively with internal teams, vendors, and project stakeholders

Requirements

Previous experience in the construction industry required

Project management background strongly preferred

Basic accounting experience required

Experience supporting custom home building projects preferred

High-end residential construction experience is highly desirable

Experience with Sage 100 preferred

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Strong communication and coordination skills

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