Project Accountant

Construction Project Accountant

Seattle, WA (100% Onsite)

$36-$43/hr | Contract-to-Hire

Free Downtown Seattle Parking

Join a 140-Year Industry Leader Building the Pacific Northwest

Are you a construction accounting professional who enjoys being at the center of major projects? Our client, a well-established construction firm with over $4 billion in annual revenue, is expanding its Public Works division and is looking for a Project Accountant to support a growing portfolio of high-profile projects throughout the region.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company with a strong reputation, long-term stability, and an exciting growth trajectory in the public sector construction market.

What You'll Do

As a key member of the accounting team, you'll partner closely with Project Managers and Operations teams to ensure the financial success of multiple construction projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage high-volume Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
• Process union payroll and certified payroll reporting
• Perform job costing, project reconciliations, and general ledger activities
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Review and prepare progress billings, retention documentation, and lien releases
• Assist with audits, journal entries, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
• Collaborate with project teams to monitor project financial performance
• Utilize JD Edwards, Textura, Procore, and Excel to support project accounting functions
• Handle subcontractor payment processing and public works reporting requirements

What We're Looking For

3+ years of construction accounting experience

Experience with:

• Construction AP/AR
• Job costing
• Progress billing
• Lien releases
• Public works projects
• Union or certified payroll

ERP experience such as:

• JD Edwards (preferred)
• Sage / Timberline
• Other major construction accounting systems

Advanced Excel skills including:

• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Financial reporting and analysis

Bonus Points For

• Textura experience
• B2GNow experience
• Prevailing wage knowledge
• Public works project accounting experience
• Experience supporting multiple active projects simultaneously

Why Candidates Love This Opportunity

• Join a financially strong company with 140+ years of success
• Be part of a rapidly growing Public Works division
• Gain exposure to large-scale construction projects
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential
• Work directly with project leadership and accounting stakeholders
• Free downtown Seattle parking
• Stable, collaborative team environment

Ideal Backgrounds

We're especially interested in candidates coming from companies such as Graham, Absher, Mortenson, GLY, Sellen, Lease Crutcher Lewis, Exxel Pacific, Bailey Construction, and other commercial or public works general contractors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.