Project Accountant

Burke Construction Group, Inc.•Paradise, NV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Burke Construction Group is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial management of construction projects. The role includes setting up projects and budgets, monitoring job costs, processing subcontractor payment applications and disbursements, preparing owner billings, and reviewing certified payroll. The Project Accountant works closely with Operational Project Managers and the accounting team to help ensure subcontractors and vendors are paid accurately and on time, and that project accounting complies with GAAP and applicable construction lien and payment laws. This is an opportunity for an accounting professional with one to three years of experience to build a career in construction accounting. The position is based in an on-site office in Las Vegas, Nevada, during standard business hours. Occasional additional time may be needed during month-end or project deadlines, and occasional project-site visits may be required. Burke Construction Group is a Las Vegas-based, locally owned and generationally led construction company. For more than 40 years, it has delivered institutional-scale projects, including mixed-use campuses, educational facilities, multifamily communities, and government developments. The company describes its purpose as creating lasting value for the people and communities it serves and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
1–3 years of accounting experience, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting.
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and basic reconciliations.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Construction or project-based accounting experience.
Familiarity with AIA pay applications (G702/G703), retention, and change orders.
Experience with certified payroll and prevailing wage, including Davis-Bacon or Nevada prevailing wage.
Knowledge of lien waivers and construction payment and lien requirements.
Experience with construction accounting software.

Responsibilities

Set up and maintain projects, budgets, and cost codes in the accounting system.
Review job costs, investigate variances, and monitor project financial reports.
Prepare weekly project funding status and budget reports for management and Project Managers.
Attend project startup meetings to establish billing, compliance, and payment requirements.
Review and process subcontractor pay applications and vendor payables, verifying amounts against contracts, change orders, and retention terms.
Confirm required lien releases and compliance documents are received before releasing payments.
Respond to subcontractor payment inquiries and maintain a log of open payables.
Prepare and package owner billings with complete supporting documentation.
Notify internal teams and subcontractors of payments received from project owners.
Compile proof of payment to support owner and lender funding requests.
Set up and review monthly certified payroll records for subcontractors, lower-tier subcontractors, and apprentices, as applicable.
Collect, track, and log subcontractor compliance documents, including insurance certificates, lien waivers, and preliminary notices.
Stay current on construction lien law and prevailing wage requirements.
Collaborate with Project Managers, field teams, and the accounting department to resolve billing and payment issues.
Assist with month-end close and other accounting department projects as needed.