Project Accountant x 80K - 95K + bonus x South Bay POST NUMBER: 443039

South Bay, CA, US On-Site
March 31st, 2025
Construction
Vaco
$ 85000.00 - 90000.00 yearly
direct hire
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Project Accountant – Construction Accountant – Work In Progress – Construction In Progress – WIP – CIP – Change Orders – Billing – Percentage of Completion – Job Costing

Are you an experienced Project or Construction Accountant who is looking for a stable opportunity to grow in a family-like environment?  If so, then we are working on a Project Accountant role that you would be a great fit for.  Read more about the opportunity below!

A real estate company near Long Beach is looking for a Project Accountant to join their team.  In this Project Accountant role, this person will be responsible for managing the financials for at least 4 construction projects, job costing, and project budgeting.  To be successful in this role, the Project Accountant should be detail-oriented and have great communication skills.  Does this sound like you or someone you know?  If so, then please read the full Project Accountant job description below to see if this could be a good match for your background.

What do you need for this Project Accountant role?
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
  • 3 years of project or construction accounting experience
  • Advanced Excel
What will you do in this Project Accountant role?
  • Manage all accounting functions related to construction projects, including budgeting, job costing, forecasting, and cost tracking.
  • Prepare and review monthly project financials, including Work In Progress (WIP) schedules and variance analysis.
  • Monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts tied to construction activities.
  • Collaborate with project managers to review budgets, expenditures, and profitability.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and relevant tax regulations.
  • Process and track subcontractor payments, retainage, and lien waivers.
  • Maintain accurate records of construction contracts, change orders, and billings.
  • Assist with the preparation of financial reports, audits, and regulatory filings.
  • Support the month-end and year-end close processes for construction-related accounts.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting workflows and reporting accuracy.
What is in this Project Accountant role for you?
  • Opportunity for growth (person in this role was promoted to Manager)
  • Very likeable supervisor
  • In office snacks and company lunch on Mondays
  • Very family oriented
  •  Medical 100% covered for employee and family
  • Cash bonus
  • 40-hour work week outside of close
So, if you are an experienced Project or Construction Accountant looking for their next role then we want to hear from you!  Please send your resume for this Project Accountant role as we would love to hear from you!
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