Project Accountant

Project Accountant – Southland Industries

The Project Accountant coordinates all phases of the construction job costing process, ensuring accurate billing, vendor compliance, and risk management for large construction projects.

Responsible for coordinating construction job costing, vendor compliance, and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

• Compile, prepare, and analyze monthly project billings per contract requirements
• Perform financial analysis and reconcile project costs versus budget
• Process project accounts payable and subcontracts payable
• Manage vendor compliance, insurance, lien waivers, retention, and W-9s
• Produce and analyze job performance and profitability through job cost tracking reports
• Assist in preparing status reports and maintain accurate project statuses and budget information in COINs
• Identify and resolve basic and complex project-related accounting issues in a timely manner

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of project accounting experience preferred
• Strong accounting knowledge and organization skills
• High attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service, analytical, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure and maintain confidentiality
• Computer proficiency with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave, holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company‑paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting, Auditing, and Finance

• Construction

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics.