Project Accountant
The Project Accountant supports project-level financial management for Dexel Construction. This role is responsible for processing and tracking subcontractor contracts, maintaining accurate job cost records, tracking project budgets versus actuals, processing construction draw requests, and providing the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance with timely project financial reporting. The role works closely with site supervisors, project managers, and the broader accounting team to ensure construction costs are accurately captured and reported.
Responsibilities
- Process and track subcontractor contracts, progress billings, SOVs, and holdback releases; ensure all subcontractor payments align with contract terms and applicable lien legislation.
- Maintain job cost ledgers for all active Construction projects; ensure all costs are coded accurately to the correct project, phase, and cost category.
- Prepare and submit monthly construction draw requests; compile supporting documentation including cost certificates, invoices, and inspector reports.
- Track project budgets versus actual expenditures; prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance reports for each active project and flag overruns to the Accounting Manager and Project Manager.
- Enforce invoice procurement workflows and contract payment terms.
- Support year-end working papers and audit requirements by maintaining complete, organized project files including contracts, draw records, and cost summaries.
Education and Experience
- Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Business Administration, or Construction Management — or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in construction accounting, project accounting, or cost administration
- Familiarity with construction draw processes, lien holdback requirements, and WIP accounting
- Experience working with Project Managers and site teams in a fast-paced construction environment
Skills
- QuickBooks Premier Contractor
- Yardi Voyager (job costing and project reporting)
- Microsoft Excel (budget tracking, draw schedules, variance analysis)
- Microsoft Word, Outlook
- Construction contract and draw management documentation
- Excellence with accounting programs and software (QuickBooks and other)
- Thorough knowledge of principles of finance, bookkeeping and accounting
- Data entry skills and accuracy
- Competent math skills and concepts
Please submit your resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest, only applicants selected to advanced through the interview process will be contacted.