Project Accountant

Burnsville, MN

Project Accountant

Reports to: Controller

Blue Harlan is the recruitment partner to a growing construction company with a close-knit team and a hands-on work environment. We are looking for a Project Accountant to join the two-person accounting team and work closely with the Controller and Project Managers.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, takes ownership of their work, and wants to grow with a company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Set up vendors and maintain required W-9s, credit applications, and other documentation.
• Enter, code, and post invoices ensuring costs are assigned to the correct projects and cost codes.
• Process credit card transactions and employee expenses.
• Monitor AR aging, customer payments, deposits, and lien waivers.
• Track subcontractor billing, payments, lien waivers, Certificates of Insurance, and compliance.
• Partner with Project Managers to maintain accurate job costing and project financials.
• Assist with project closeout, including final job cost review and ensuring vendors and subcontractors are paid.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close, General Ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Support Minnesota use tax reporting.
• Work with the Controller and outside CPA on monthly financial reporting and reconciliations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, contracting, or another project-based environment.
• Solid understanding of AP, AR, reconciliations, job costing, and General Ledger activity.
• Experience working with invoices, vendor records, customer billing, and financial documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and follow-through.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership in a small, collaborative accounting team.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, ask questions, and help solve problems rather than simply flagging them.
• Comfortable working with numbers, reconciliations, reports, and project financial information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Experience with Construction Software is a plus, but not required.
• A positive, dependable, team-oriented approach and a willingness to learn and grow with a growing company.

JOIN THE TEAM

• Join a growing company where your work makes a real impact.
• Work directly with the Controller and Project Managers.
• Be part of a small, collaborative accounting team.
• Opportunity to grow as the company continues to expand.

If you're an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional looking for a role with ownership, variety, and room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.