Project Accountant

GH Phipps Construction Companies • Greenwood Village, CO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This Project Accountant role involves assisting with the initiation and close-out of project activities, including certified payroll, OCIP, and sales tax compliance. Key responsibilities include processing project invoices and subcontractor pay applications, tracking contract compliance and milestones, and performing project accounting reconciliations. The position also assists with owner payment collections, billings, and maintaining accounting processes and procedures. The role is considered safety sensitive and may require visits to construction sites. Regular in-person attendance is required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 0 – 5 years of accounting experience
• Microsoft Suite
• Basic computer skills
• Verifiable work references
• Successful completion of post-offer background & drug screens
• In person, regular attendance required

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in project accounting in AEC industry preferred
• Project billing experience preferred
• Experience with accounting software applications a plus
• Knowledge of sales and use tax a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with initiation and close out of project activities including those with certified payroll, OCIP, sales tax compliance
• Processing all project invoices and subcontractor pay applications
• Tracking contract compliance and milestones
• Performs project accounting reconciliations, including sales/use tax
• Assists with owner payment collections and billings
• Assists in maintaining accounting processes and procedures manual
• Fosters a positive reputation in the industry by building relationships and identifies project opportunities aligned with strategic plans, and goals
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Group Term Life and Additional Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) – Colorado residents
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options. The HSA account includes an employer contribution, and employees opting out of medical benefits receive an opt-out incentive.
• Vision – VSP
• Dental – Equitable
• Supplemental Benefits: Hospital Care
• Supplemental Benefits: Critical Illness
• Supplemental Benefits: Accidental Injury
• Supplemental Benefits: Group Term Life Insurance
• 401K – automatic paycheck deductions as designated by employees
• Competitive salary
• Participation in our employee stock ownership program (ESOP) on your first day of hire
• Eligibility in our annual bonus program
• Seven paid holidays (designated)
• One paid floating holiday
• PTO may be used for vacation, sick time, or other personal matters and is based on years of employment and years of experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED