Project Accountant Job Salt Lake City area,Utah USA,Accounting

Job Summary:

The Project Accountant serves as a key financial and administrative partner to assigned construction project teams. This role supports projects from startup through closeout by helping maintain accurate job cost information, preparing billings, supporting forecasts, coordinating subcontractor documentation, and providing timely financial insight to Project Managers and the Finance team.

This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working closely with operations, understands the importance of accurate financial information, and wants to play a meaningful role in helping projects run smoothly and profitably.

The Project Accountant will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to support strong project execution, timely billing, accurate reporting, and proactive financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Financial Management

Maintain accurate job cost records and project financial information for assigned projects
Monitor project budgets, committed costs, cost-to-complete estimates, and project cash position
Review project transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper cost coding
Prepare monthly project financial reports and support WIP reporting
Assist Project Managers with budget updates, forecasting, and project profitability analysis
Identify financial risks, cost overruns, billing issues, or margin concerns and communicate them proactively
Support project teams with day-to-day financial questions and reporting needs

Billing, Change Orders & Revenue Support

Assist the Project Manager’s with monthly billings / pay applications
Process, track, and maintain change order documentation
Maintain retainage schedules and support project closeout billings
Monitor billing status and assist with collections follow-up as needed
Help ensure billings and supporting documentation comply with contract and owner requirements

Subcontractor & Project Administration

Assist with creation, issuance, and tracking of subcontracts and purchase orders
Help subcontractors comply with Zwick requirements so payments can be processed timely
Review subcontractor pay applications and support payment processing
Track subcontract commitments, remaining balances, and required documentation
Maintain subcontractor records, including contracts, certificates of insurance, W-9s, licenses, lien waivers, and other compliance documents
Coordinate owner-required documentation such as payroll reports, insurance certificates, licenses, and other project-specific requirements

Systems, Documentation & Process Support

Maintain accurate project information in Procore, Sage
300, and other company systems
Support project setup, document control, and project closeout activities
Assist Accounting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and audit support as needed
Attend project and team meetings as needed
Recommend improvements to project accounting, billing, and administrative processes
Visit construction job sites periodically to support project teams and stay connected to project activity
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

Demonstrates Zwick's core values of Passion, Integrity, and Teamwork

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction accounting or project administration experience will also be considered

2+ years of experience in accounting, project accounting, construction administration, or a related role preferred

Experience in commercial construction or another project-based industry preferred

Understanding of job cost accounting, project budgets, billing, and construction documentation preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience with Procore and…