Project Accounting Specialist II

Responsibilities Maintain accurate job cost records by phase and cost code for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors. Review and post job cost transactions from AP, payroll, and equipment systems. Investigate and resolve job cost discrepancies or miscoding. Monitor forecasts versus actual costs and flag potential overruns. Prepare monthly project billings in accordance with contract terms. Calculate retainage on billings and track retainage held and released. Support revenue recognition using percentage-of-completion. Reconcile billed-to-date amounts with job cost and project status reports. Serve as a financial contact for assigned projects. Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and contract requirements. Requirements Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, construction management, or related field. 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based accounting. Experience with job cost accounting and construction contracts strongly preferred. Proficient in Excel (SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, IF statements, PivotTables). Understanding of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in job cost accounting and financial management within construction projects, ensuring compliance with GAAP and contract requirements while effectively managing project billings and revenue recognition. Tools & Technologies Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor