Construction Project Accountant
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Job Description
Job Description
Construction Project Accountant | $55,000–$70,000 | Onsite / Direct Hire
What Matters Most
• Annual salary of $55,000–$70,000 depending on experience
• 100% onsite role
• Location: Omaha, NE
• Direct hire opportunity
• Annual salary of $55,000–$70,000 depending on experience
• 100% onsite role
• Location: Omaha, NE
• Direct hire opportunity
Job Description
A well-established and respected construction-related organization is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to oversee project-specific accounting and job cost functions. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial tracking, billing, and reporting for construction projects, while maintaining compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The ideal candidate will bring construction project accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive communication style that supports project teams in achieving profitable, well-managed outcomes.
A well-established and respected construction-related organization is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to oversee project-specific accounting and job cost functions. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial tracking, billing, and reporting for construction projects, while maintaining compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The ideal candidate will bring construction project accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive communication style that supports project teams in achieving profitable, well-managed outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Manage contract values, cost budgets, and change orders in the accounting system.
- Review and approve project-related invoices; ensure accurate coding of revenue and expenses.
- Handle project invoicing for various contract types and resolve unbilled job discrepancies.
- Monitor collections, track cash positions, and prepare profitability and WIP reports.
- Obtain lien waivers/releases, conduct audits, and close out projects with final reconciliations.
- Act as liaison between internal project teams and external partners to support successful project execution.
- Participate in meetings and drive process improvements.
- Background in production agriculture is a plus, not preferred
Qualifications and Strengths
- Associate’s degree in Accounting required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3–5 years of accounting experience in the construction industry strongly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong expertise in Excel.
- Proven experience managing the full cycle of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project/job cost accounting.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong numerical aptitude with a solid understanding of core accounting principles.
- Clear and professional communicator, both verbally and in writing.
Benefits and Perks
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
Your New Organization
This organization is a leader in its field, known for delivering high-quality projects with integrity and precision. The team-oriented environment fosters collaboration, accountability, and excellence. Employees enjoy opportunities to work on impactful projects, develop professionally, and contribute to a company committed to building lasting relationships with clients and communities.
This organization is a leader in its field, known for delivering high-quality projects with integrity and precision. The team-oriented environment fosters collaboration, accountability, and excellence. Employees enjoy opportunities to work on impactful projects, develop professionally, and contribute to a company committed to building lasting relationships with clients and communities.
Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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- Location:
- Omaha
- Category:
- Finance And Insurance