Construction Project Accountant

Last Energy seeks a Construction Project Accountant to support the procurement and budgeting for micro nuclear reactor projects. As our Construction Project Accountant, you will own the procurement accounting lifecycle across active project budgets — working inside an established three-way match PO system and partnering closely with project managers, procurement, and operations to ensure every dollar is tracked, approved, and auditable. \n Key Duties & Responsibilities Own project-level purchase order management — initiating, tracking, and maintaining purchase orders through the full three-way match process (PO, receipt, invoice) Monitor and manage project budgets against approved commitments; flag variances and work with PMs to resolve discrepancies before they become problems Maintain organized order histories and approval records in NetSuite, ensuring audit-ready documentation at all times Review and code vendor invoices against correct project cost codes and budget line items; route for appropriate approvals Administer project-level spend in expense management platform (Ramp) — enforce coding policy, reconcile card transactions to project budgets, and ensure receipt documentation meets compliance standards Support project managers with budget-to-actual reporting and commitment tracking throughout the project lifecycle Participate in procurement approval workflows, ensuring purchases align with project scope and authorized spend levels Maintain meticulous records in support of regulatory, lender, or third-party audits Other duties as assigned Qualifications 2-4 years of accounting or project controls experience, ideally in construction, energy, defense, aerospace, or another heavily regulated capital project environment Exposure to Ramp or similar spend management platforms Experience working within a formal Purchase Order process, including three-way and two-way procurement matching Strong attention to detail Process-oriented mindset Comfortable working cross-functionally with non-accounting teams in a fast-moving startup environment Proficient in Excel; able to manage and reconcile budget tracking independently Hands-on NetSuite experience & familiarity with project/job costing modules is preferred Background in government-regulated construction is a plus Familiarity with document control standards in regulated industries is a plus \n