The Fabrication Company: Project Accountant

The Fabrication Company Project Accountant

ABOUT US

The Fabrication Company provides design assistance services and production of casegoods, furniture, and specialty objects. Our process blends traditional craftsmanship with advanced digital tools, including parametric modeling and visual programming, to translate complex ideas into tangible, buildable forms.

We don’t just build – we interpret, iterate, and deliver.  Always with precision.  Always in relationship.

The Fabrication Company is affiliated with and shares office space with Hufft Projects.  Hufft is an architecture and interior design studio dedicated to creating meaningful concepts inspired by people and places.  Throughout its 20-year history, Hufft has grown by deeply understanding the people and places that shape each project. The Fabrication Company evolved from Hufft’s forward-thinking approach to innovative applications of form and materials.

POSITION: PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

We are looking for a Project Accountant to manage the financial operations of fabrication projects, ensuring accurate job cost tracking, timely billing, and compliance with internal controls and construction accounting standards.  This role partners closely with project managers, fabrication leadership, and operations to provide clear financial visibility from shop drawings through final installation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Job Cost & Project Accounting
• • Set up and maintain fabrication projects in the accounting system
  • Track and analyze job costs, including labor, materials, and overhead
  • Support project management with updating work schedules in the ERP system
• Billing & Revenue Recognition
• • Prepare and review progress billings
  • Support percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
  • Coordinate with project managers to ensure billing aligns with project status
  • Track retainage, unbilled revenue, and collections related to fabrication projects
• General Accounting
• • Assist with month-end and year-end close
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and credit card activity
  • Manage accounts payable and vendor payments
  • Support tax preparation and provide requested financial documentation
• Collaboration & Reporting
• • Provide ERP expertise to the project teams
  • Partner with project teams and management to provide financial insight
  • Support forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow planning

WHO YOU ARE

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Clear communicator with both financial an non-financial stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required
• • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3-5 years of construction or manufacturing accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of job cost accounting and WIP
  • Advanced Excel skills
• Preferred
• • ERP implementation experience, or an interested in technical problem-solving
  • Experience working with architectural or specialty fabrication projects
  • Knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting
  • Experience coordinating between shop fabrication and field operations

WHY WORK WITH US?
Join a dynamic team of creative professionals in a collaborative environment that values innovation, quality, and a forward-thinking approach to design and fabrication. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth within the firm.

BENEFITS

• Medical benefits paid 50% of plan selected.
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Dental/Vision/Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Simple IRA savings plan with up to 3% company match
• Holidays and paid time off
• Referral bonus

The Fabrication Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all applicants. We are committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and values the perspectives it brings to our work.