What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Accountant position at Pacific Staffing?
Our client a well‑established, vertically integrated construction organization is seeking an experienced Project Accountant. This mid‑to advanced‑level accounting role supports the full lifecycle of construction projects.
The Senior Accountant works closely with project managers, development teams, lenders, and finance partners to ensure accurate job cost accounting, compliance and timely financial reporting. This position plays a key role in managing draw processes, supporting construction transactions, and maintaining audit‑ready financial records across multiple projects
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Salary range: $95,000-$120,000 (DOE) bon - usMainly onsite with some flexibili
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Key Responsibilit
- iesManage and reconcile job cost accounting for construction projects, including budgets, commitments, change orders, and cost allocatio
- ns.Prepare and submit monthly draw and funding request packages, ensuring compliance with lender, and investo
- rs.Oversee accounts payable workflows by reviewing invoices, managing lien waivers, and resolving integration issues across financial syste
- ms.Support compliance through cost certification preparation, audit-ready documentation, and tracking of eligible and qualified cos
- ts.Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing WIP schedules, variance analyses, and general ledger reconciliatio
- ns.Collaborate with Development and Construction teams to ensure financial alignment and informed project decision‑maki
- ng.Communicate with lenders, investors, and third‑party partners while participating in process improvement and cross‑departmental initiativ
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Skills and Qualificat
- ions3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in construction indus
- try.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experie
- nce.Strong knowledge of advanced accounting principles, including capitalized costs, debt, equity, and general ledger activity for complex entit
- ies.Proficiency with accounting software, financial systems, and Microsoft Office programs—especially advanced Ex
- cel.Ability to analyze and interpret partnership agreements, loan documents, and operational manuals, and translate them into accurate financial acti
- ons.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with vendors, stakeholders, and cross‑functional te
- ams.Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environm
- ent.Proven analytical, problem‑solving, and mentoring abilities, with experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, and process improveme
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000