Project Accountant

Molin Sioux Falls•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

Molin Sioux Falls is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to manage complex project financials across its manufacturing and construction-support operations. The role supports accurate job costing, contract compliance, billing, collections, and financial control throughout the lifecycle of precast and prestressed concrete projects. The Project Accountant works with project management, production, logistics, operations, and estimating teams and contributes to financial reporting, tax compliance, and process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong understanding of job costing, work-in-progress accounting, revenue recognition, and contract accounting.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills are preferred.
Strong understanding of AIA and AGC construction contract documents.
Working knowledge of mechanic’s lien laws and construction credit and collections practices.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional, collaborative approach.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of progressive experience in construction accounting, project accounting, or manufacturing cost accounting.
Experience managing accounts receivable and collections in a construction or project-based environment.
Experience in precast, concrete manufacturing, construction, or heavy industrial project environments.
Experience with Sage 300 CRE or similar ERP construction accounting systems.
Familiarity with document management systems such as Ironclad, DocuSign, or Laserfiche.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end financial management of project contracts from award through closeout.
Oversee and improve contract review procedures and ensure contract compliance, including required documentation.
Partner with project management, production, and logistics teams on project setup, costing, and financial tracking.
Apply customer payments and reconcile project accounts receivable activity.
Manage accounts receivable collections, monitor aging reports, investigate payment delays and disputes, and maintain collection records.
Administer lien rights processes, including lien filings and preliminary notices when necessary.
Lead timely project billing, including progress, milestone, and retainage billing where applicable.
Identify and resolve billing discrepancies and contract variances.
Track change order financials from initiation through approval and billing.
Oversee customer contract pre-qualification documentation and financial compliance requirements.
Lead project closeout accounting and reconcile costs, billings, retainage, and documentation.
Support project setup, including subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, job cost coding, and document management.
Maintain organized, audit-ready electronic project files.
Maintain and monitor job cost reporting across manufacturing, fabrication, transportation, and installation.
Analyze project margins, cost variances, and production impacts on profitability.
Partner with operations and estimating teams to improve cost tracking and forecasting.
Assist with work-in-progress reporting and revenue recognition for long-term contracts.
Support monthly and quarterly financial close processes related to project accounting.
Manage multi-state sales and use tax reporting and filings and maintain supporting documentation.
Recommend and implement improvements to project accounting systems, workflows, and reporting.
Serve as a subject matter expert in construction and manufacturing accounting practices.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through approved training and continuing education.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Controller or Accounting/Finance leadership team.