Project Accountant

Location: Escondido, CA (100% Onsite)
Compensation: $30-$42 per hour

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to join our team in Escondido. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with a strong background in construction accounting who enjoys collaborating with project managers and supporting the financial success of construction projects from start to finish.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and personable, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams while managing project accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project accounting functions for multiple construction projects.
• Process and track project-related financial transactions and costs.
• Review, maintain, and obtain lien releases and other construction-related documentation.
• Support project managers with budgeting, cost tracking, financial reporting, and project analysis.
• Reconcile accounts and assist with month-end close activities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts, and accounting standards.
• Communicate regularly with project managers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Construction accounting experience, including management of lien releases.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work closely with project managers and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TimberScan.
• Experience with Sage 300.

What We're Looking For

• Positive, professional, and team-oriented personality.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Self-motivated and proactive problem solver.
• Dependable and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work.

If you have a solid construction accounting background and enjoy partnering with project teams to drive project success, we'd love to hear from you.