Jobot
Project Accountant
We are partnering with a well‑established construction company specializing in water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and commercial/industrial builds. We’re looking for a Project Accountant who can take ownership of the financial health of active construction projects from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
Track project costs including materials, equipment, subcontractor expenses, and committed costs.
Communicate frequently with Project Managers to capture scope changes and cost impacts.
Maintain accurate cost records and ensure integrity of all project financial transactions.
Review subcontracts and purchase orders for terms, retention, and compliance requirements.
Process and track change orders and payment applications.
Reconcile subcontract modifications, payments, and retention.
Maintain certificates of insurance and monitor bonding requirements.
Collect and process lien waivers; ensure compliance with state and project requirements.
Review subcontractor invoices and payment applications for accuracy.
Coordinate with Accounts Payable on payment timing and discrepancy resolution.
Partner with Project Managers, Field Superintendents, and Corporate Accounting on project status, cost transfers, journal entries, and reconciliations.
Support internal and external audit requests.
Maintain organized project files, including contracts, change orders, invoices, and payment records.
Support month‑end close, accruals, WIP adjustments, and project closeout procedures.
Qualifications
3–5 years of construction accounting or project administration experience.
Strong Excel and accounting software skills (Sage/FOUNDATION/Sage 300 CRE).
Solid understanding of lien laws, retention, sales tax, and compliance requirements.
Experience with percentage‑of‑completion accounting, change orders, POs, and subcontract financials.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.
Why Join Us?
Great culture.
Growth opportunities.
Compensation $65,000.00 / yr – $85,000.00 / yr.
EEO Statement Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Jobot may perform background checks with your authorization and will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Key Responsibilities
Track project costs including materials, equipment, subcontractor expenses, and committed costs.
Communicate frequently with Project Managers to capture scope changes and cost impacts.
Maintain accurate cost records and ensure integrity of all project financial transactions.
Review subcontracts and purchase orders for terms, retention, and compliance requirements.
Process and track change orders and payment applications.
Reconcile subcontract modifications, payments, and retention.
Maintain certificates of insurance and monitor bonding requirements.
Collect and process lien waivers; ensure compliance with state and project requirements.
Review subcontractor invoices and payment applications for accuracy.
Coordinate with Accounts Payable on payment timing and discrepancy resolution.
Partner with Project Managers, Field Superintendents, and Corporate Accounting on project status, cost transfers, journal entries, and reconciliations.
Support internal and external audit requests.
Maintain organized project files, including contracts, change orders, invoices, and payment records.
Support month‑end close, accruals, WIP adjustments, and project closeout procedures.
Qualifications
3–5 years of construction accounting or project administration experience.
Strong Excel and accounting software skills (Sage/FOUNDATION/Sage 300 CRE).
Solid understanding of lien laws, retention, sales tax, and compliance requirements.
Experience with percentage‑of‑completion accounting, change orders, POs, and subcontract financials.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.
Why Join Us?
Great culture.
Growth opportunities.
Compensation $65,000.00 / yr – $85,000.00 / yr.
EEO Statement Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Jobot may perform background checks with your authorization and will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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