Senior Project Accountant - Construction

Barton Malow

Charleston, SC

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Capacity Analysis, Cash Management, Change Management, Construction, Construction Industry Software, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Cost Analysis, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Environmental Work, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Leadership, Long-Term Profit, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss Management, Project Control, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Revenue Analysis, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, SAP, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management

LOCATION

Charleston, SC

POSTED

1 day ago

Company: Barton Malow Builders

Job Location: Charleston, SC

Position: Senior Project Accountant

Req ID: 12151

OVERVIEW

Charleston is one of our fastest-growing markets, and we're building a team that can keep pace with the scale and complexity of the work ahead. As a Senior Project Accountant, you'll play a central role in supporting some of the region's most exciting large-scale projects-bringing clarity, insight, and financial leadership to teams shaping the region's future. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact role where your expertise directly influences project strategy, profitability, and long-term success.

In this position, you'll partner closely with project leadership to analyze cost and revenue performance, drive forecasting and change management, and ensure our teams have the accurate, timely financial information they need to make smart decisions. With Charleston's construction landscape expanding rapidly, you'll be at the heart of a dynamic environment-supporting marquee projects, collaborating with talented teams, and helping strengthen our presence in a thriving market.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr Cost Analyst position has an expectation of advanced experience in Accounting or Finance. The Sr Cost Analyst must be able to support large project teams and Project Controls Leadership by analyzing cost and revenue data, driving project change management and forecasting in order to provide timely & reliable financial information that is meaningful to project management, business units and the organization as a whole.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides analytics of the financial status of large and/or high-risk construction projects to measure profitability, manage risk, and facilitate project planning strategy and decision making
Supports change management and monthly forecasting processes to understand and identify risk and opportunity
Aids with external customer requirements such as owner reporting, subcontractor challenges, and joint venture reporting
Has an understanding and awareness of accounts payable and receivable, and ability to balance project financials with accurate accruals and cash management
Manage and assist in adhoc project reporting
Assist Project Financial Controls Leadership with financial review

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Recommended 5-10 years' experience in relevant field
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
In-depth understanding of construction process
Intermediate skills in MS Office: Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Working knowledge in SAP and Textura, or comparable ERP software system for construction management

Capacity to analyze large and disparate amounts of data and efficiently come to a conclusion

Ability to analyze, identify and resolve business issues
Ability to work on-site at Charleston project locations

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS:

Position requires working project on-site and regional office.

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters: We do not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged and under contract to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without prior agreement will be considered the property of Barton Malow with the right to engage at our sole discretion without any obligations or fees owed.

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