Construction Project Accountant

LV Petroleum • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LV Petroleum is a high-growth operator of more than 80 travel centers, convenience stores, gas stations, and quick-service restaurants across the United States. The Construction Project Accountant will manage the financial aspects of remodel, renovation, and build-out projects as the company expands and renovates its locations. The role works closely with Construction Project Managers to keep projects on budget, accurately track costs, and provide financial reporting that supports timely, profitable execution while maintaining compliance in a dynamic retail and fuel environment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in construction project accounting, job cost accounting, or project-based financial management.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including job costing, change orders, retainage, lien waivers, and percentage-of-completion methods.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with construction accounting software such as Procore, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint, QuickBooks, or similar.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for capital projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal finance teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in retail, convenience store, fuel station, or commercial remodels.
• CPA certification or progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project accounting for multiple remodel and renovation projects across travel centers, convenience stores, fueling facilities, and quick-service restaurants.
• Collaborate with Construction Project Managers to develop accurate project budgets, cost codes, and financial forecasts.
• Track and analyze project costs, including labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and overhead; prepare monthly job cost reports and variance analyses.
• Process invoices, change orders, pay applications, and payments while ensuring proper documentation and contract compliance.
• Manage retainage, lien waivers, insurance certificates, and subcontractor compliance documentation.
• Prepare timely billings, cost reports, and financial dashboards for project stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Monitor cash flow, identify potential budget risks or overruns, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support project closeouts by reconciling final costs, releasing retainage, and preparing final project financial summaries.
• Assist with capital project forecasting, budgeting for new remodel initiatives, and integration of acquired locations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant accounting standards, including GAAP.
• Participate in process improvements to enhance efficiency in construction accounting and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Opportunity to play a key financial role in a rapidly expanding national brand.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented culture in Las Vegas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed