Job Description
Job DescriptionResponsibilities of this Project Accountant role include:
- Oversee all accounts payable and accounts receivable functions related to active construction jobs.
- Review and process invoices from subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and equipment suppliers, applying the appropriate cost codes and verifying billing accuracy.
- Track and maintain subcontractor compliance documentation such as insurance certificates, tax forms, lien releases, and preliminary notices.
- Coordinate weekly payment cycles, prepare disbursements, and communicate with subcontractors regarding payment status and required documentation.
- Maintain up-to-date vendor and subcontractor profiles in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with establishing new projects, updating cost codes, and generating job cost reports to support real-time financial tracking.
- Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including WIP schedules, reconciliations, and audit support.
- Prepare journal entries, reconcile bank activity, and support fixed asset tracking and reporting.
Minimum requirements:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry.
- Strong familiarity with WIP, percentage of completion, progress billing, and job costing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and any construction ERP.
- Organized, attentive to details, with good communication skills able to work closely with staff, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Good at critical thinking and must have the ability to proactively resolve issues and manage priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, and 401K plan. Program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.lhh.com/us/en/privacy-policy/
Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Jody Goss
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.