Project Accountant

Project Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our team in Modesto, California. The Project Accountant is responsible for managing the financial performance of assigned construction projects, including job cost tracking, billing, WIP reporting, and financial reconciliation. This role partners closely with project managers and operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, cost control, and timely billing throughout the project lifecycle.

Manage full-cycle project accounting for assigned projects, including job set-up, budget tracking, and cost monitoring; review and process subcontractor invoices, vendor bills, and purchase orders for accuracy and proper coding; manage owner billing, progress billings, retention, and change order financials; prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and support percentage-of-completion revenue recognition; track committed, incurred, and forecasted costs and investigate cost variances; partner with project managers to provide accurate cost updates and forecasting support; reconcile project-related balance sheet accounts; maintain complete and audit-ready project documentation; ensure compliance with contract terms and internal controls; and support month-end close and financial reporting activities.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

Experience with construction ERPs such as Sage, Spectrum, Viewpoint, Procore, JD Edwards, or similar

Exposure to public works, certified payroll, or prevailing wage projects

Experience supporting audits and financial reviews

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

3-5+ years of construction project accounting experience

Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, and construction billing

Experience with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition

Solid Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP, basic formulas)

Strong attention to detail, deadlines, and data integrity

Ability to work cross-functionally with project managers and operations