Project Accounting Specialist – Nevada
About The Position
High-Light Electric is expanding into Nevada and is seeking a Construction Project Accounting Specialist to support the financial administration of its construction projects. This hands-on accounting support role maintains accurate job-cost records, invoices, AP/AR information, project documentation, reconciliations, data entry, and financial records used by Project Management, Operations, and Finance. It is suited to someone who enjoys structured, detail-heavy work and can reliably handle recurring accounting processes. Extensive construction accounting experience is not required; a solid accounting or bookkeeping foundation and the ability to learn systems and processes are emphasized. The role works across multiple projects, records, deadlines, and recurring processes, collaborating with Project Accounting, Finance, Operations, Payroll, Compliance, and other teams. Success requires reliability, organization, focus, consistency, and careful adherence to established processes. High-Light Electric, Inc. is a construction company founded in 1996 specializing in electrical infrastructure and public works. It works with public agencies, municipalities, transit authorities, and infrastructure programs, and is expanding into Nevada and Arizona. HLE is part of Mendoza Companies.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of basic accounting concepts, invoices, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and financial documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, including ability to identify missing information, duplicate entries, coding errors, or inconsistencies.
- Comfort completing structured and recurring accounting work requiring sustained focus, consistency, and follow-through.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to enter, sort, review, and maintain spreadsheet information accurately.
- Ability to follow established procedures, meet deadlines, protect confidential information, and ask or escalate questions when information is incomplete or unclear.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple records, requests, reports, and deadlines.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
- An Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred but not required; equivalent relevant experience or training will also be considered.
Nice To Haves
- 1–3 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, project accounting, construction administration, or a related financial support role is preferred.
- Experience with construction accounting, job costing, Vista, Procore, public works, certified payroll, or prevailing wage documentation is helpful but not required.
- English/Spanish bilingual communication is helpful but not required.
- An Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day project accounting, including job-cost tracking, invoice processing, billing support, and AP/AR records.
- Enter, review, track, and maintain vendor, subcontractor, purchase order, expense, payroll-related, and project accounting information.
- Assist with job-cost coding, cost transfers, labor allocation, equipment charges, subcontractor costs, and reconciliations.
- Review accounting and project information for missing documentation, duplicate entries, coding errors, inconsistencies, and other discrepancies; escalate questions when needed.
- Maintain accurate, organized, audit-ready project files, accounting records, lien releases, compliance documents, and supporting backup.
- Support month-end and recurring accounting processes by gathering documentation, updating reports, reconciling assigned items, and validating data.
- Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, cost summaries, reports, schedules, logs, and project accounting backup.
- Use Vista, Procore, Excel, and other internal systems to enter information, maintain records, run routine reports, and help keep project financial data accurate.
- Assist with public works accounting documentation, including certified payroll, prevailing wage, fringe, labor compliance, and project closeout records, as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
