Project Accountant

Dp Electric - Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Onsite - Tempe, AZ

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Project Accountant is responsible for supporting onsite and offsite project accounting, providing essential financial services to assigned projects. This role involves contract review, billings, job cost reporting, and managing payments, acting as a consultant to Project Managers. The position is in-office and requires strong communication and organizational skills to ensure project financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manages the entire monthly invoicing process on the project, collaborating with the project team to gather necessary billing details.
• Understands the entire project contract, including insurance, bonding requirements, job budget, billing deadlines, and close-out process.
• Manages the job tracker spreadsheet and other required internal documents.
• Builds relationships with the project management team to support the project.
• Prepares for and contributes to the monthly WIP meeting process.
• Prepares necessary documentation for specific projects.
• Presents in the monthly Accounts Receivable review for specific projects.
• Takes responsibility for collections of all projects.
• Maintains job cost report integrity.
• Manages all monthly project-specific reconciliations.
• Takes responsibility for all job-related subcontractor compliance, billings, and approvals.
• Manages the Paid When Paid payment batches.
• Manages the entire Preliminary Notice and Lien Release process for the project.
• Continuously improves the entire Project Accounting process.
• Supports other Project Accountants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration is preferred.
• Two years or more of related experience required, preferably in the construction industry.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with Project Managers and customer teams.
• Good time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Vista ERP system.