Project Accountant

The Raymond Group•Orange, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Raymond Group is seeking a Project Accountant to join their Orange County team. This is a full-time, exempt role where the individual will act as the main financial contact between the accounting department and project management. The role involves analyzing project costs, ensuring financial accuracy, and managing the complete financial process for assigned construction projects, including billing and handling complex client inquiries.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of four years of progressive experience in project accounting within the construction industry.
At least two years of accounts payable experience and accounts receivable collection experience.
At least two years of union payroll exposure.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle high-level client interactions professionally.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
Proficiency in Spectrum or Viewpoint is highly preferred.
Experience with Sage, Procore, Textura, LCP Tracker, DIR, Procure, GC Pay, or insurance platforms (AON/Alliant).

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary financial liaison between the accounting department and project management, interacting with customer project accounting personnel and internal management at all project stages to ensure financial alignment and resolve billing inquiries.
Prepare comprehensive customer billings and documentation according to client specifications, verify chargeable time, and proactively manage outstanding balances.
Perform month-end and annual duties, including account reconciliations, verifying Certified Payroll reporting, and providing high-level oversight of OCIP/CCIP insurance programs.
Audit subcontract invoices for payment and collaborate with compliance staff to monitor subcontractor adherence to organizational and project standards.
Set up new projects within the accounting system and maintain/oversee administrative and compliance reporting for all projects until close out.
Assist with general ledger functions by accurately inputting job cost journal entries and managing inter-company financial transfers.
Input and review project budgets and completion percentages in job-cost reports to ensure financial data remains reasonable and accurate.