Construction Project Accountant

Who We Are

McPhee Electric Ltd., a Phalcon company, is a regional leader in commercial, utility, and mission-critical electrical construction. From major utility infrastructure to complex commercial campuses and data centers, we deliver high-quality work built on safety, precision, and long-term customer partnerships.

We’re looking for an Operations Project Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with project teams to keep financials accurate, organized, and ahead of schedule.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a Project Accountant to support our Operations and Project Management teams on major electrical projects. You’ll play a key role in managing project financials, preparing billing packages, tracking costs, and ensuring project teams have the information they need to stay ahead of schedule and budget.
If you enjoy fast-paced environments, precision, and being a trusted partner to Project Managers, this is a great fit.

What You’ll Do

Project Financials & Cost Tracking

• Manage all financial activities for assigned projects, including billing, cost coding, change orders, and cash flow tracking.
• Maintain accurate and timely job cost data across labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and purchase orders.
• Track commitments, accruals, and forecasted spend across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare cost reports, financial summaries, and variance explanations for Project Management leadership.
• Identify discrepancies early and escalate when needed to keep the project on track.

Billing & Documentation

• Prepare monthly billing packages, including GMP billing when applicable, ensuring accuracy and customer-required backup.
• Manage subcontractor billing, lien releases, and contractual documentation.
• Track change orders from identification to full billing.
• Maintain complete financial documentation for audits, compliance, and internal reviews.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work directly with Project Managers, field teams, and Operations leadership to review financial performance and support decision making.
• Serve as the financial point-of-contact for customers, auditors, and external partners.
• Coordinate with Estimating and Preconstruction to understand project budgets and cost structures.
• Participate in project meetings and support financial follow-up items.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Support PM teams with organizational needs, reporting, and financial workflows.
• Participate in jobsite visits to validate costs, quantities, and inventory as needed.
• Assist in project closeout with financial reconciliation and documentation.

What You’ll Need

Qualifications

• Experience in construction accounting or job cost accounting (electrical contracting experience highly valued).
• Experience with Textura payment management portals, subcontractor compliance portals, or similar owner/GC billing systems
• Experience preparing AIA pay applications or similar progress billing formats strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista or a similar construction ERP (Vista strongly preferred).
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and financial tracking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting large and complex projects.
• High level of organization and initiative.
• Ability to identify issues early and propose solutions.
• Positive, professional attitude and comfort working cross-functionally.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have hands‑on experience preparing monthly project billing packages (e.g., AIA or GMP) with customer‑required backup?
• Have you worked directly with Project Managers and Operations leadership to review financial performance (cost reports, variances, forecasts)?
• Do you have experience tracking and billing change orders end‑to‑end (from identification through invoicing)?
• What is your level of Microsoft Excel proficiency?
• Which parts of change‑order documentation do you usually prepare or track (PCOs, approvals, lien releases, subcontractor billing, etc.)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Farmington, CT 06032 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $105,000