Project Accountant
Accounting & Finance/Accounting & Finance
LHH
$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per Year
Tempe, ArizonaPermanent
Accounting & Finance
Accounting & Finance
Job Title: Project Accountant
Location: Tempe, AZ (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 annually
Growth Opportunity: Yes – growing company with room for advancement!
Overview:
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our client's growing team in Tempe, AZ. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a project-based environment and wants to grow alongside a company on the rise. You'll play a key role in managing financial activity for multiple construction projects and supporting the broader accounting function.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day accounting functions for active construction projects, including job costing, budgeting, and forecasting.
Process project-related invoices, track costs, and ensure accurate billing.
Assist with month-end close by preparing journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts tied to project financials.
Prepare reports and financial analyses using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
Collaborate with project managers to monitor budgets, change orders, and profitability.
Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and industry standards.
Support external audits and work closely with internal finance and project teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is ideal.
4+ years of construction accounting experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
Familiarity with job costing and construction accounting principles.
Experience with ERP or construction accounting software (e.g., Foundation, Spectrum) is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Angela Walton
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Project Accountant
Accounting & Finance/Accounting & Finance
LHH
$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per Year
Tempe, ArizonaPermanent
Accounting & Finance
Accounting & Finance
Job Title: Project Accountant
Location: Tempe, AZ (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 annually
Growth Opportunity: Yes – growing company with room for advancement!
Overview:
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our client's growing team in Tempe, AZ. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a project-based environment and wants to grow alongside a company on the rise. You'll play a key role in managing financial activity for multiple construction projects and supporting the broader accounting function.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day accounting functions for active construction projects, including job costing, budgeting, and forecasting.
Process project-related invoices, track costs, and ensure accurate billing.
Assist with month-end close by preparing journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts tied to project financials.
Prepare reports and financial analyses using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
Collaborate with project managers to monitor budgets, change orders, and profitability.
Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and industry standards.
Support external audits and work closely with internal finance and project teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is ideal.
4+ years of construction accounting experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
Familiarity with job costing and construction accounting principles.
Experience with ERP or construction accounting software (e.g., Foundation, Spectrum) is a plus.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Angela Walton
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance