Project Accountant

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Hoffman Construction is a forward‑thinking, self‑performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission‑critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922 we have grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi‑billion‑dollar, employee‑owned enterprise, a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

The project accountant will work within the Project Accounting Team and report to the Lead Project Accountant. They will work closely with the accounting department and various internal and external departments. The Project Accountant will be responsible for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments collected. This position will be fully on site near Queen Creek, AZ.

• Responsible for processing bi‑monthly subcontractor billings and all material invoices for the project.
• Responsible for processing monthly subcontract billings and all material invoices for the project.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining files, forms, purchase orders, subcontract files, meeting minutes, misc. forms, etc.
• Support the bi‑monthly billing process to client and quarterly accounting reports for corporate office.
• Work with lead project accountant to obtain tax related documentation to support the sub‑contract billing cycle and the owners tax exemption requirements.
• Monitor and ensure that all data requirements are satisfied in accordance with the established budgets and schedules.
• Manage the technical information required to deliver some of the most exciting projects in the industry. We are looking for team leaders, problem solvers and great communicators.
• Responsible for tracking/reporting of accounting indicators.
• Responsible for copying, filing, and mailing/distribution of jobsite correspondence.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or General Business Management is preferred.
• At least three (3) years of accounting and/or office management experience in the construction, engineering, or architectural field required.
• Experience with cost accounting, AP/AR functions, contract administration, invoice processing/auditing, and its relationship within the construction industry.
• Experience in a similar accounting role within the construction industry preferred.

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Advanced data management skill utilizing Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and sub‑totaling) preferred.
• Proficient in Tier I accounting software or ERP software preferred.
• Prior experience with Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise‑One accounting systems desired.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method.
• Familiarity with advanced job costing or relevant cost accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high‑pressure situations.
• Excellent time‑management skills and ability to multi‑task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work well in a large professional setting. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.

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