Project Accountant

State

Salinas, CA

Specialism

Construction, Real Estate

Compensation

$100,000-$130,000

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Accounting: Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple construction projects, ensuring accurate records and timely financial reporting.

  • Construction Software: Track and manage project costs—including labor, materials, and subcontractors—using project management platforms to maintain accuracy in billing and expense reporting.

  • ERP Systems: Maintain the general ledger, handle AP/AR, perform reconciliations, and produce financial reports while ensuring compliance with internal policies.

  • Cost Management: Collaborate with project managers and engineers to align spending with budgets and address variances proactively.

  • Reporting: Generate recurring financial and project cost reports, highlighting profitability, performance trends, and margin analysis.

  • Receivables Management: Issue invoices, monitor collections, and ensure transactions are properly recorded across financial systems.

  • Closing Activities: Complete reconciliations and support accurate month-end and year-end close processes.

  • Planning & Forecasting: Contribute to project budgets, forecasts, and real-time financial updates.

  • Audit Readiness: Prepare supporting documentation for both internal and external audits.

  • Process Optimization: Recommend and implement improvements to streamline accounting and reporting workflows.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

  • Experience: 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within the construction industry.

  • Systems Knowledge: Proficiency with project management and ERP/accounting software.

  • Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills and comfort with financial and project-tracking tools.

  • Industry Knowledge: Understanding of construction accounting practices, including job costing, billing, and revenue recognition.

  • Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in financial records and reporting.

  • Communication: Strong written and verbal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • Analytical Thinking: Capable of interpreting financial data, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.

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