Accountant (Required Local Candidates)

Client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Construction Project Accountant to manage the day-to-day financial activities of multiple construction projects.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and compliance with company policies, project contracts, and regulatory requirements. This role is critical in supporting project managers, senior accountants, and leadership by providing financial visibility and ensuring cost control throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.

Daily Accounting Functions & Processes

• Accounts Payable (AP) Management
• Process vendor invoices, subcontractor billings, and material purchases.
• Match purchase orders, delivery tickets, and invoices to verify accuracy.
• Ensure timely approvals and coding to proper project cost codes.
• Track retention and ensure compliance with subcontract terms.

Job Cost Accounting

• Record daily project costs accurately against budget and cost codes.
• Maintain and reconcile job cost reports with project managers.
• Support project managers with budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Track committed costs, change orders, and potential cost exposures.

General Ledger & Month-End

• Post journal entries and maintain accurate project-level ledgers.
• Reconcile project accounts, bank accounts, and vendor statements.
• Assist in monthly close process, including accruals and WIP (Work in Progress) schedules.

Additional Skills

• Proficient in the day-to-day accounting function and process and accounting requirements.
• Track project costs and budget and financial reporting.
• Working with Grantees on Financial related issues.
• Working with the Governor's office regarding Grant transfers and expense transactions for Grantees.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain project-related financial records, contracts, insurance certificates, and lien waivers.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, contractual obligations, and state/federal regulations.
• Support audits, tax filings, and external reporting requirements.

Highly Desirable

• Proficient in AZ360 or other accounting ERP/software programs.
• Proficient in the eCivis platform or another grant related system/platform.
• Must possess knowledge of process improvement as it relates to project management, project accounting and project concerns/issue that arise including disbursements tracking.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing with high proficiency.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and independently.

Not Required/Desirable

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Master Project Manager (MPM)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Soft Skills

• Must be organized and able work in fast pace, busy environment.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in Accounting ERP/software programs
• Proficient in the eCivis platform or another grant related system/platform
• Knowledge to project management/ accounting and project concerns/issue that arise including disbursements tracking
• 5- 10 years of experience or 5 plus years of direct experience may substitute for degree

Preferred Skills

• Must be organized and able work in fast pace, busy environment
• Must be able to work collaboratively and independently