Project Accountant

Help Build the Pacific Northwest While Growing Your Accounting Career

Project Accountant | Construction & Public Works

Seattle, WA (100% Onsite)

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

FREE Downtown Seattle Parking

Join a 140-year industry leader managing multi-million dollar construction projects. If you're a construction accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and enjoys seeing your work directly impact major construction initiatives, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Our client is one of the most established and respected construction firms in the region, generating more than $4 billion in annual revenue and continuing to expand its rapidly growing Public Works Division. As a Project Accountant, you'll play a critical role supporting high-profile infrastructure and commercial projects that shape communities across the Pacific Northwest.

This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to join a stable, growth-oriented organization where your expertise is valued and your career can advance.

What You'll Do

As a trusted financial partner to Project Managers and Operations teams, you'll help ensure projects stay financially healthy and on track from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

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

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

3+ years of construction accounting experience

Strong Knowledge Of

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

ERP Experience

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

Advanced Excel Skills

• 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 construction projects simultaneously

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Join a construction powerhouse with 140+ years of success and stability

Be part of a rapidly expanding Public Works division

Work on large-scale, high-visibility construction projects across the region

Contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term career potential

Collaborate directly with Project Managers, Operations leaders, and Accounting leadership

Free downtown Seattle parking

Supportive, team-oriented culture with a reputation for employee longevity

Ideal Backgrounds

We're especially interested in professionals with experience from organizations such as:

Graham, Absher, Mortenson, GLY, Sellen, Lease Crutcher Lewis, Exxel Pacific, Bailey Construction, and other commercial construction or public works general contractors.

Ready to Take Ownership of Major Construction Projects?

If you're looking for a stable company, meaningful project exposure, and a path toward long-term career growth, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today and help build the future of the Pacific Northwest.

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 20, 2026.