Project Accountant

Project Accountant – North Las Vegas, NV

We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial performance of commercial construction work in North Las Vegas, Nevada. This position oversees project-related accounting activities from initial setup through final closeout while working closely with operations and project leadership. The role is essential to maintaining accurate cost tracking, timely billing, reliable forecasting, and strong financial controls across multiple active jobs.

Responsibilities

• Set up newly awarded jobs in the accounting system and keep project records current throughout the project lifecycle.

• Partner with project leaders to track budgets, contract amounts, commitments, and expected costs to support informed financial decisions.

• Review job cost activity, work-in-progress reporting, and project forecasts to identify trends, discrepancies, and potential overruns.

• Prepare owner invoices, update schedules of values, and reconcile billing changes tied to approved contract modifications.

• Monitor retainage balances, committed expenses, purchase orders, and subcontract change activity to maintain accurate project accounting.

• Examine subcontractor and vendor invoices for accuracy, confirm required supporting documentation, and coordinate timely payment processing.

• Produce monthly financial reporting for assigned projects, including budget-to-actual analysis and profitability insights for project management.

• Assist with monthly close tasks, account reconciliations, audit support, tax-related documentation, and compliance with contract and company requirements.

• At least 3 years of project accounting experience, preferably within commercial construction environments.

• Practical knowledge of job costing, construction invoicing, change order administration, retainage tracking, and contract compliance.

• Ability to interpret project financial data and communicate budget variances and performance updates clearly to internal stakeholders.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to manage detailed financial information accurately and efficiently.

• Experience using construction accounting or project management platforms such as Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, CMiC, Foundation, Procore, Spectrum, Acumatica Construction Edition, or similar systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred but not required.

• High level of organization, accuracy, and follow-through when managing multiple projects and deadlines.

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