Project Accountant

Project Accountant West Sacramento, CA Job Details $30.41 - $34.75 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Accounting experience within construction industry Financial forecasting Accounting systems Contract documentation review Contract management Contract review Microsoft Excel Financial data reconciliation Bachelor's degree in finance Financial management report preparation Mid-level 3 years Finance Financial operations management Bachelor's degree Productivity software Bachelor's degree in accounting Cross-functional collaboration Construction change order management Ad-hoc reporting Working on construction projects Accounting Cross-functional communication Financial compliance Full Job Description At Clark Pacific, the Project Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial management of large, complex, multi-million-dollar construction projects. Working closely with project managers, subcontractors, and internal accounting teams, this role ensures accurate billing, financial reporting, and compliance with project contract requirements. The Project Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the day-to-day accounting of project financials while serving as a primary point of contact for billing, compliance, and payment coordination.

Competitive Compensation Range:

$30.41 - $34.75 per hour, depending on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions. Exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when working with staff, projects, and proprietary information. Work closely with project managers on the issuance of subcontracts, change orders, and warranty documentation. Review and finalize subcontractor billings and payments, ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Review owner and customer contracts to understand accounting and documentation requirements and ensure adherence to contract terms. Manage the Accounts Receivable collection process and communicate status updates to project managers and accounting leadership. Reconcile customer and subcontractor accounts and escalate discrepancies to management when necessary. Complete all billing and related tasks within internal accounting systems to maintain accurate, real-time financial data. Coordinate with outside insurance brokers to ensure proper project insurance certificates and bonds are in place. Communicate cross-functionally with accounting, payroll compliance, and project teams to ensure accuracy of information and timelines. Prepare ad hoc financial reports and support project financial analysis as requested. Partner with FP&A teams to support project cash forecasting. Ensure compliance with certified payroll and other project compliance requirements. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. Familiarity with construction accounting processes Experience working with accounts receivable, cost accounting, and financial reporting . Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity with construction accounting systems such as

Viewpoint/Vista, Textura, or Bluebeam Core Values:

Determination:

Meet challenges head on!

Innovation:

Always look for better!

Well-Being:

Seek the success, health, and happiness of all!

Benefits:

Competitive compensation, paid on a weekly basis. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with the options of using Kaiser and VSP for vision. Medical FSA Dependent Care FSA Employer-paid life insurance provided by Clark Pacific Voluntary ancillary benefits such as Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance 401(k) matching 100% of the first 3%, then 50% of the next 2% Benefits will be subject to a waiting period. Interested? Want to learn more? If you're a hard-working nice person who is smart and curious, and think that this position is right for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply and let's begin the journey. Welcome to Clark Pacific. Let's do great things together! Clark Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities