Project Accountant

What's Awesome About Our Client?

• Join a Market Leader: Become a key player at a premier, rapidly expanding national construction services group spanning 15 locations across 9 states.
• Clear Career Trajectory: Built on a "next-in-line" advancement philosophy, this organization actively provides the training and mentorship needed to prepare you for your next leadership role.
• High-Impact Visibility: You aren't just crunching numbers in a silo—you will partner directly with Executives, Project Managers, and field teams to steer project success.
• Decades of Expert Mentorship: Work alongside seasoned industry leaders dedicated to honing your financial expertise and construction accounting acumen.

Why this job – PROJECT ACCOUNTANT:

Join this fast-paced, market-leading organization as their Project Accountant to install financial consistency, communicate effectively, and drive operational efficiency. This role is designed for a dynamic professional who thrives in a collaborative, "build-it" environment rather than a rigid corporate structure. You will bridge the gap between corporate finance and field operations, taking true ownership of project financial health and profitability analysis. If you are a motivated, solutions-oriented accountant looking to make your mark, scale with a growing family of brands, and fast-track your career, this is the perfect career move.

What You'll Actually Do:

• Own the Project Lifecycle: Manage full-cycle project financial data from initial setup to closure, ensuring contracts, amendments, and files comply with company policies.
• Analyze Financial Performance: Master the Work in Process (WIP) and Estimates at Completion (EAC) reviews to identify over/under billings, explain margin changes, and mitigate project risks.
• Drive Billing & Collections: Spearhead the timely preparation of owner billings, compliance documentation, and supporting paperwork to ensure efficient payment collections.
• Act as a Strategic Partner: Partner closely with project teams and executives to deliver ad-hoc reporting, key updates, and clear visibility into project cost control and forecasting.
• Navigate Tax Compliance: Take the lead on understanding, coordinating, and educating teams on local sales and receipts taxes across multiple jurisdictions.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

• Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Proven Track Record: 2 years of progressive cost and/or construction accounting experience.
• Core Construction Expertise: Deep understanding of project execution processes, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and project profitability.
• Adaptable & Agile: A problem-solving mindset with the ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic office environment.
• Exceptional Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface professionally with external clients, vendors, and internal leaders.

Where and How Much:

• Target Compensation: $75K - $85K, 10% Bonus
• Location: 100% In-Office, Englewood, CO
• Benefits package: Includes health and life insurance, 2 weeks PTO for first two years of employment and 401(k) with 4% match. 8 days of holiday pay.