Project Accountant (Construction)

Temp to Hire | $80,000- $100,000 hourly

Phoenix 85043 | Fully onsite

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Newly Created Role: This position was added due to company growth, offering a chance to step into a role with fresh ownership and make an immediate impact.
• Stable, Long-Standing Arizona Company: Family-owned business with decades in the industry
• Collaborative, Tight-Knit Culture
• Growth Through Learning: team members gain cross-functional skills and opportunities to step into broader responsibilities over time.

You're a great fit if you have:

• Experience working with SAGE 100
• Minimum of three years in construction accounting
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team

In this role, you will:

• Oversee construction-related accounting activities, including job costing, WIP (work-in-progress) reporting, and contract billing
• Prepare and maintain accurate project financial reports, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Assist with preparing supporting schedules, such as fixed assets, project budgets, and audit documentation
• Process construction-specific invoices, subcontractor payments, and lien waivers
• Reconcile accounts, including General Ledger and WIP reports, and analyze project budgets and expenses
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to monitor project performance, perform variance analysis, and support decision-making
• Generate and review financial reports, including budget-to-actual comparisons

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.