Project Accountant

We are looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial management of construction projects in Ontario, California. This role works closely with project teams, owners, and subcontractors to keep billing, compliance, and cost records accurate throughout the life of each job. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, experience with public works requirements, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Establish project records at kickoff by validating contract values, bond information, and related setup details, and participate in preconstruction coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with owners to understand invoicing expectations and communicate required billing support to prime contractors and subcontractors.
• Evaluate change order documentation for financial accuracy and update billing records and job cost projections accordingly.
• Prepare owner invoices using project completion information from field and project leadership, and assemble all required supporting documentation.
• Oversee subcontractor payment compliance by tracking releases, certified payroll, and insurance records, and issue payments or joint checks promptly after funding is received.
• Process accounts payable by matching receiving documents to vendor invoices, confirming coding and purchase order alignment, and supporting recurring payment runs.
• Maintain certified payroll submissions and labor compliance reporting for public works projects in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Record incoming payments, prepare bank deposits, and complete bank account reconciliations to ensure accurate cash reporting.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments.
• Strong background in month-end close activities, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.
• Experience performing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of AIA billing processes and preparation of owner invoicing packages.
• Familiarity with public works accounting requirements, including certified payroll and labor compliance reporting.
• Ability to review financial documentation carefully and manage multiple deadlines across active projects.
• Proficiency in accounts payable processing and job cost-related accounting workflows.

Compensation

$83,100.00-$104,000.00 Yearly

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