Project Accountant

Webcor•San Francisco, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Accountant oversees the financial aspects of assigned projects, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The role handles monthly client billing, job costing, project compliance and audit activities, and project close-out accounting. It supports project teams with job cost tracking, budget management, and forecasting, and collaborates with Finance and Project Managers. The position also mentors junior staff and contributes to department process improvements. The role regularly involves working on-site at construction work sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Six years of work experience, including two years of construction accounting experience.
Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Advanced organizational and communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and presentations to audiences of varying sizes.
Advanced decision-making and sound judgment.
Customer focus and ability to work cohesively with others.
Initiative, problem-solving, information-sharing, and accountability.
Sound judgment and discretion when communicating sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to learn new software quickly.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of database information flow or costing software.
Familiarity with accounting systems, Workday, CMiC, or Textura.

Responsibilities

Review subcontractor monthly draw applications, determine contract balances, resolve billing discrepancies, initiate Time and Materials billing, and coordinate billing approval with the Project Manager.
Identify allowable job cost reimbursements and labor rates, and map client billing in accordance with the Prime Contract.
Meet accounting deadlines.
Perform regular job cost analysis and billing audits to identify and resolve over- and under-billings.
Maintain subcontractor payment ledgers across multiple accounting software systems and complete month-end duties within deadlines.
Establish methods for accurately tracking and interpreting job cost activities to support project team decisions.
Use financial reporting resources to maintain project budgets and assist with month-end forecasting.
Assist the Finance team with project financial reporting and the year-end audit.
Lead financial project close-out accounting activities.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Promote safety while performing daily project responsibilities.
Mentor more junior staff.
Participate in developing and improving department processes and procedures as needed.
Perform other special projects and duties as assigned.