We are looking for a skilled Project Accountant to join our team in Martinez, California. This Contract-to-Permanent position will focus on overseeing financial aspects of construction projects, including planning, scheduling, billing, budgeting, cost control, performance metrics, and reporting. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in construction accounting systems. Responsibilities:• Create and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organizational goals.• Track and analyze project performance metrics to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.• Implement cost control techniques to monitor and forecast project expenses and schedules.• Collaborate with project managers to manage change orders, budget revisions, and cost adjustments.• Prepare detailed labor rates and budgets in compliance with prevailing wages and union agreements.• Lead the billing process, including subcontractor schedules, vendor payments, and material-on-hand invoices.• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of accounts receivable efforts, focusing on resolving aged receivables.• Coordinate project startup and closeout meetings to ensure seamless transitions and compliance with company procedures.• Support the preparation of quarterly revenue forecasts and cost-at-completion estimates.• Maintain transparency and accountability by establishing effective reporting structures for stakeholders.

• Proven experience in construction accounting or project accounting roles.• Proficiency in Deltek or similar project management and accounting software.• Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and time and materials billing.• Familiarity with construction projects and related financial processes.• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Martinez, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
30.09 - 39.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Project Accountant to join our team in Martinez, California. This Contract-to-Permanent position will focus on overseeing financial aspects of construction projects, including planning, scheduling, billing, budgeting, cost control, performance metrics, and reporting. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in construction accounting systems. Responsibilities:• Create and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organizational goals.• Track and analyze project performance metrics to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.• Implement cost control techniques to monitor and forecast project expenses and schedules.• Collaborate with project managers to manage change orders, budget revisions, and cost adjustments.• Prepare detailed labor rates and budgets in compliance with prevailing wages and union agreements.• Lead the billing process, including subcontractor schedules, vendor payments, and material-on-hand invoices.• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of accounts receivable efforts, focusing on resolving aged receivables.• Coordinate project startup and closeout meetings to ensure seamless transitions and compliance with company procedures.• Support the preparation of quarterly revenue forecasts and cost-at-completion estimates.• Maintain transparency and accountability by establishing effective reporting structures for stakeholders.
2025-09-26T16:19:21Z