Project Accountant (Contract) - On-site in Perris, CA
Overview
We're seeking an experienced Project Accountant to own the financial tracking and reporting for project-based work-from project setup through closeout. In this role, you'll partner closely with Project Managers and operational teams to keep billing, job costing, and project financials accurate, timely, and audit-ready in a fast-paced environment.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Duration: Contract 3-4 months
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Set up and maintain project accounting records, including budgets, schedules of values, change orders, and closeout documentation
- Prepare customer invoices and payment applications with complete supporting documentation
- Monitor accounts receivable, customer balances, and support collections activity
- Review and code project expenses, purchase orders, subcontractor invoices, and commitments for accuracy
- Track job costs and support forecasting, profitability analysis, and variance reporting
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and support month-end close schedules
- Manage subcontractor accounting needs, including retainage, lien releases, insurance documentation, and change orders
- Maintain clean, organized, audit-ready project files and financial records
- Identify billing issues, cost overruns, and financial risks; communicate findings to management
- Support Project Managers with recurring financial reporting and project performance reviews
- Assist with process improvements, internal controls, and effective use of ERP/project accounting tools
- Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as needed
Requirements (Must-Haves)
- 3-5 years of experience in project accounting / construction accounting, job costing, accounts receivable, or accounts payable
- Working knowledge of job costing and project accounting fundamentals
- Experience with ERP and/or project accounting systems
- Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Nice-to-Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred)
- Experience in construction, manufacturing, engineering, or other project-based industries
- Familiarity with Schedules of Values (SOV), subcontract administration, project forecasting, and job cost reporting
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