Project Accountant at Blue Harlan Project Accountant at Blue Harlan in Savage, Minnesota Posted in about 13 hours ago.

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full-time Burnsville, MN Project Accountant Reports to: Controller Blue Harlan is the recruitment partner to a growing construction company with a close-knit team and a hands-on work environment. We are looking for a Project Accountant to join the two-person accounting team and work closely with the Controller and Project Managers. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a variety of responsibilities, takes ownership of their work, and wants to grow with a company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities. Set up vendors and maintain required W-9s, credit applications, and other documentation. Enter, code, and post invoices ensuring costs are assigned to the correct projects and cost codes. Process credit card transactions and employee expenses. Monitor AR aging, customer payments, deposits, and lien waivers. Track subcontractor billing, payments, lien waivers, Certificates of Insurance, and compliance. Partner with Project Managers to maintain accurate job costing and project financials . Assist with project closeout, including final job cost review and ensuring vendors and subcontractors are paid. Perform bank and credit card reconciliations. Assist with month-end close , General Ledger reconciliations, and financial reporting. Support Minnesota use tax reporting. Work with the Controller and outside CPA on monthly financial reporting and reconciliations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

2+ years of accounting experience , preferably in construction, contracting, or another project-based environment. Solid understanding of AP, AR, reconciliations, job costing, and General Ledger activity . Experience working with invoices, vendor records, customer billing, and financial documentation. Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and follow-through. Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities. Comfortable working independently and taking ownership in a small, collaborative accounting team . Ability to identify discrepancies, ask questions, and help solve problems rather than simply flagging them. Comfortable working with numbers, reconciliations, reports, and project financial information. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Experience with Construction Software is a plus, but not required. A positive, dependable, team-oriented approach and a willingness to learn and grow with a growing company.

JOIN THE TEAM

Join a growing company where your work makes a real impact. Work directly with the Controller and Project Managers. Be part of a small, collaborative accounting team. Opportunity to grow as the company continues to expand. If you're an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional looking for a role with ownership, variety, and room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.