Precision Contractors · 3 weeks ago
Senior Accountant - Project Job Cost Accountant
Englewood, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expPrecision Contractors is seeking a Senior Accountant / Project Job Cost Accountant to maintain and manage the financial health of the company and its construction projects. This hands-on role involves cost tracking, budget control, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and contractual requirements.
Construction
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate job cost records for labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and overhead
Maintain and manage company-wide receipts and invoices
Monitor and record project costs to ensure accuracy and consistency with approved budgets
Track commitments, actuals, and pending costs for materials, labor, subcontractors, and equipment
Maintain job cost ledgers and detailed cost reports
Collaborate with Project Managers and Operations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting on project performance
Reconcile project-related general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of cost allocations
Assist with preparation and review of financial statements, internal reports, and audit schedules
Support month-end and year-end close processes including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
Participate in internal and external audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations
Prepare, maintain and forecast annual budgets and present to management
Collaborate with project management load project budgets into Foundation
Ensure coding is accurate for tracking costs and budgets
Prepare monthly project cost reports, including budget vs. actual analysis
Generate financial forecasts and cost-to-complete reports for stakeholders
Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Track retainage, change orders, and contract values throughout the project lifecycle
Perform month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Prepare internal financial statements and management reports
Investigate root causes and recommend corrective actions or cost-saving opportunities
Support the creation of dashboards and visual reports using Excel or ERP software
Review, verify, and process subcontractor and vendor invoices per the contract terms and conditions
Assist with AIA billings, progress billings, and WIP reporting
Reconcile and resolve discrepancies with stakeholders
Ensure all credits are properly managed and collected
Track client payments for accuracy and report out to project management
Collaboratively work with project management and clients to resolve any issues with client payments
Ensure all financial transactions comply with contracts, internal policies, and GAAP standards
Review all contracts to ensure financial compliance and accuracy
Track lien waivers, insurance certificates, and retainage in alignment with contract terms
Qualification
Required
Ability to listen, evaluate, and make sound business decisions
Ability to lead and supervise others
Ability to quickly analyze and solve problems in the accounting and projects cost processes
Ability to help foster, gain peer support, and implement change in an existing environment
Ability to proactively stay informed of industry best practices, evaluate, adopt and implement respectively
Ability to prepare presentations and present information to others
Ability to oversee, define, lead and implement improvements or best business practices in accounting, job costing projects, analysis, reporting and data retention
The ability to provide oversight and enforce policies, procedures and tools as approved are being consistently used through the accounting and job costing projects throughout the project life cycle
Ability to analyze financials, forecasted expenses, and potential return on investment
Ability to understand, evaluate and resolve conflicts within accounting, project management and project job costing
Ability to act as the liaison between President/CEO and the entire Project Life Cycle Team
Ability to proactively collaborate with Sr. Management, staff, co-workers, and outside entities
Ability to represent the company in a positive and professional manner when interfacing with Precision personnel and/or outside entities
Ability to develop and maintain relationships within the company and external entities
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to manage priorities and meet project deadlines
Ability to manage and maintain documents
Requires expert knowledge and experience of the construction industry, Accounting and Project Job Costing
Requires strong leadership and management skills
Requires a strong understanding and experience of project accounting and budgeting
Requires very good priority setting and time management skills
Requires knowledge and experience using MS-Office tools
Requires detail-oriented focus, with strong planning and problem-solving skills
Requires excellent interpersonal skills and ability to create strong working relationships
Requires articulate written and oral communication
Required to be self-motivated and able to work independently
Required to be able to adapt quickly to change in a fast-paced environment
Ability to pass a drug test and criminal background check
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
5 - 7+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in the construction or real estate development industry
Strong understanding of accounting principles, particularly job cost accounting and WIP reporting
Proficiency with Foundation accounting software, Procore, or similar ERP platforms
Strong working knowledge and experience working with the MS-Office suite of tools
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are a plus
Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to explain financial data to non-financial teams
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity
Preferred
Familiarity with project management processes and terminology
Experience with construction project accounting, including billing schedules, AIA forms, and change orders
Knowledge of lien releases, certified payroll, and subcontractor compliance documentation
CPA or CMA certification (or progress toward certification) is a plus
Benefits
75% paid Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance (Paid by Employee)
Voluntary Life Insurance (Paid by Employee)
Company Paid AD&D Insurance ($25K)
401K (Company Match 3%)
Flexible PTO – (Non-Accruing Time-Based System)
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Discretionary Project Bonuses
Discretionary Annual Bonuses
Company
Precision Contractors
DEVELOPING QUALITY PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS FOR LIFE. We are a multifaceted construction firm and a licensed contractor throughout the U.S.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Bob Hibbard
President & CEO
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