Project Accountant

Molin Sioux Falls•Sioux Falls, SD

11d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Molin Sioux Falls is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to manage complex project financials across manufacturing and construction-support operations. The role is responsible for job costing, contract compliance, billing accuracy, and financial controls throughout the lifecycle of large-scale precast and prestressed concrete projects. The Project Accountant partners with project management, production, logistics, operations, and estimating teams, manages multiple high-value projects, and supports accurate financial reporting and operational performance. Responsibilities include contract lifecycle management, accounts receivable and collections, project billing and closeout, job cost reporting and analysis, work-in-progress reporting and revenue recognition support, multi-state sales and use tax compliance, and continuous improvement of accounting systems and workflows. The role also serves as a subject matter expert in construction and manufacturing accounting and performs additional duties as assigned by the Controller or Accounting/Finance leadership team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2–4 years of progressive experience in construction accounting, project accounting, or manufacturing cost accounting is preferred.
Strong understanding of job costing, work-in-progress accounting, revenue recognition, and contract accounting.
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.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; advanced Excel is preferred.
Strong understanding of AIA and AGC construction contract documents.
Working knowledge of mechanic’s lien laws and construction credit and collections practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing accounts receivable and collections in a construction or project-based environment is strongly preferred.
Experience in precast, concrete manufacturing, construction, or heavy industrial project environments is strongly preferred.
Experience with Sage 300 CRE or similar ERP construction accounting systems is preferred.
Familiarity with document management systems such as Ironclad, DocuSign, or Laserfiche is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end financial management of complex precast and prestressed concrete project contracts from award through closeout.
Oversee and improve contract review procedures to promote accuracy, risk mitigation, and efficiency.
Ensure contract compliance and maintain required documentation, including certified payroll, insurance certificates, lien waivers, bonds, and closeout packages.
Partner with project management, production, and logistics teams on project setup, costing, and financial tracking.
Apply customer payments accurately and reconcile project accounts receivable activity.
Manage the accounts receivable lifecycle, including collections on outstanding invoices, retainage, and disputed billings.
Monitor aging reports and follow up with customers, project managers, and internal stakeholders to support timely collections.
Investigate and resolve payment delays, short pays, and disputes; maintain collection notes, communication logs, and escalation tracking.
Administer lien rights processes in compliance with state construction and mechanic’s lien laws, including supporting lien filings and preliminary notices when needed.
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 project costs, billings, retainage, and documentation.
Support project setup, including subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, job cost coding, and documentation management.
Maintain organized, audit-ready electronic project files in document management systems.
Maintain and monitor job cost reporting across manufacturing, fabrication, transportation, and installation phases.
Analyze project margins, cost variances, and production impacts on profitability.
Partner with operations and estimating teams to improve cost tracking accuracy and forecasting.
Assist with work-in-progress reporting and revenue recognition for long-term construction and manufacturing contracts.
Support monthly and quarterly financial close processes related to project accounting.
Manage multi-state sales and use tax reporting and filings related to construction and manufacturing activity.
Ensure compliance with tax jurisdictions for materials, fabrication, and installation projects; maintain tax exemption certificate documentation and audit readiness.
Recommend and implement improvements to project accounting systems, workflows, and reporting processes.
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.