Project Accountant

Zwick Construction Company•Salt Lake City, UT

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Accountant serves as a key financial and administrative partner to assigned construction project teams. This role supports projects from startup through closeout by helping maintain accurate job cost information, preparing billings, supporting forecasts, coordinating subcontractor documentation, and providing timely financial insight to Project Managers and the Finance team. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working closely with operations, understands the importance of accurate financial information, and wants to play a meaningful role in helping projects run smoothly and profitably. The Project Accountant will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to support strong project execution, timely billing, accurate reporting, and proactive financial management.

Requirements

Demonstrates Zwick's core values of Passion, Integrity, and Teamwork
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction accounting or project administration experience will also be considered
2+ years of experience in accounting, project accounting, construction administration, or a related role preferred
Experience in commercial construction or another project-based industry preferred
Understanding of job cost accounting, project budgets, billing, and construction documentation preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience with Procore and Sage300 preferred
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to work independently while also collaborating closely with project teams
Comfortable building relationships with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, clients, and internal team members
Willing and able to visit construction job sites periodically

Nice To Haves

A successful Project Accountant will work well in a team environment, is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and service-minded.
This person takes ownership of project financial details, builds trust with project teams, helps identify issues early, and supports timely, accurate decision-making.
The best candidates will be comfortable balancing accounting accuracy with practical project support and will enjoy being connected to both the field operations and owners.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate job cost records and project financial information for assigned projects
Monitor project budgets, committed costs, cost-to-complete estimates, and project cash position
Review project transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper cost coding
Prepare monthly project financial reports and support WIP reporting
Assist Project Managers with budget updates, forecasting, and project profitability analysis
Identify financial risks, cost overruns, billing issues, or margin concerns and communicate them proactively
Support project teams with day-to-day financial questions and reporting needs
Assist the Project Manager’s with monthly billings / pay applications
Process, track, and maintain change order documentation
Maintain retainage schedules and support project closeout billings
Monitor billing status and assist with collections follow-up as needed
Help ensure billings and supporting documentation comply with contract and owner requirements
Assist with creation, issuance, and tracking of subcontracts and purchase orders
Help subcontractors comply with Zwick requirements so payments can be processed timely
Review subcontractor pay applications and support payment processing
Track subcontract commitments, remaining balances, and required documentation
Maintain subcontractor records, including contracts, certificates of insurance, W-9s, licenses, lien waivers, and other compliance documents
Coordinate owner-required documentation such as payroll reports, insurance certificates, licenses, and other project-specific requirements
Maintain accurate project information in Procore, Sage300, and other company systems
Support project setup, document control, and project closeout activities
Assist Accounting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and audit support as needed
Attend project and team meetings as needed
Recommend improvements to project accounting, billing, and administrative processes
Visit construction job sites periodically to support project teams and stay connected to project activity
Perform other duties as assigned by management