Project Accountant

Desco Floor Systems (“Desco”), located in Fortville, In is a fast-paced commercial and industrial-focused seamless flooring installation contractor with nearly 30 years in the business. Desco is seeking a Project Accountant to serve as the financial liaison to project operations. The Project Accountant is deeply integrated into the full project lifecycle from pre-bid estimate review through final close-out, working daily alongside Project Managers, Estimators, Operations, and the Operational and Financial Accounting Teams. Position Summary The Project Accountant is the operational engine of the finance function at each operating company, responsible for accurate job cost tracking, progress billing support, WIP schedule inputs, and revenue recognition support. This role works directly with the Regional Controller alongside Project Billing Coordinators to ensure every project is financially current, accurately billed, and properly coded in NetSuite. The scope and pace of the role varies by entity but includes high volumes of short-duration jobs and multi-month WIP for larger clients and/or Mega Projects. Primary Responsibilities Include Project Management Business Partner Translate estimate data into the job cost structure in the ERP so Project Managers have a live budget to manage against from the start of the job Attend kickoff meetings, job reviews, and close-out calls to provide real-time cost visibility and financial context Proactively flag cost trends, budget overruns, and margin risks to the PM team as they develop — not just at month-end Partner with Project Managers on change order identification, document cost impacts, and ensure timely billing Collaborate with estimators to compare actual project performance against original bid assumptions and sharpen future pricing Job Cost Accounting & Tracking Support the Project Coordinator on job set up and organization Track, and reconcile job costs for all assigned projects including labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment Monitor actual costs vs. estimated budgets; provide regular job cost reports to Project Managers and field leadership Maintain tracking on large and complex projects in coordination with the Project Manager Billing, WIP & Revenue Recognition Manage AIA progress billing and invoice submission from mobilization through final close-out Participate and provide information to support the Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules each month-end close Support percent-complete calculations and revenue recognition in coordination with the Regional Controller Track retainage, lien waivers, and open receivables; follow up on collections with Project Coordinator Certified & Union Payroll Prepare certified payroll reports for all applicable prevailing wage and government-funded projects Coordinate union payroll reporting with the Payroll function Month-End Close & AP Support Assist the Regional Controller with month-end close reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals Review and code vendor invoices to the correct projects and cost categories before routing to Accounts Payable Serve as backup to the Project Coordinator on subcontractor compliance and certificate of insurance requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business 2–5 years of accounting experience; job cost accounting experience strongly preferred. Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers daily NetSuite experience preferred; Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite Familiarity with WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting a strong plus. Construction, specialty contracting, or field services experience preferred. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with field operations personnel. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business 2–5 years of accounting experience; job cost accounting experience strongly preferred. Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers daily NetSuite experience preferred; Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite Familiarity with WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting a strong plus. Construction, specialty contracting, or field services experience preferred. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with field operations personnel. Desco is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr