Project Accountant - Thornton
Job in
Denver, Adams County, Colorado, 80229, USA
Listed on 2026-01-14
Listing for:
Corporate Management Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, Cost Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Denver
Position Overview
The Construction Project Accountant plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for multiple active projects across various regions. This position will oversee the full accounting cycle for 10-50 projects per month, including billing, WIP (Work-in-Progress) analysis, reconciliations, and month-end close tasks. The role requires strong attention to detail, a deep understanding of construction accounting principles, and the ability to coordinate effectively between project management, operations, and finance teams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Billing & Revenue Recognition
* Prepare and submit customer invoices in accordance with clients' contract terms, schedules, and completion milestones.
* Review and verify supporting documentation (POs, change orders, as-builts, etc.) prior to billing.
* Track and reconcile billed vs. earned revenue, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Coordinate with Project Managers to confirm progress completion and resolve billing discrepancies.
* Reconcile change orders ensuring completeness of billing as needed
* Ensure accuracy of sales tax billing as needed
* Maintain aging reports and support collection efforts as needed.
Work-in-Progress (WIP) Analysis
* Prepare monthly WIP schedules to reflect project performance, percent complete, and revenue recognition adjustment journal entries by project with supporting documentation by project based on discussion with operations managers.
* Identify and investigate margin variances, cost overruns, and unbilled revenue.
* Analyze both internal payroll costs and outsourced vendor costs and generate appropriate eom accrual journal entries by project based on analysis of payroll and vendor invoicing and purchase orders
* Support monthly forecasting and cash flow projections by providing project-level financial insights.
Month-End Close (MEC) & General Accounting
* Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet and project-related accounts.
* Record and review journal entries for revenue, cost accruals, and prepaid expenses.
* Review and code credit card transactions to appropriate projects and GL accounts.
* Assist with fixed asset tracking, expense allocations, and intercompany transactions.
* Support external audits and internal reviews by providing detailed schedules and backup.
Collaboration & Reporting
* Partner with Project Managers, Regional Directors, and the Operations team to ensure project accuracy and accountability.
* Generate and distribute monthly project profitability reports and cost summaries.
* Contribute to process improvements and automation within project accounting workflows (e.g., , Quick Books, Vitruvi, etc.).
Qualifications
* Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
* Experience:
3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or job-cost environments.
* Technical
Skills:
* Proficiency with Quick Books Online or similar ERP system.
* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUP, etc.).
* Familiarity with job cost tracking systems (e.g. Sage, Foundation, Viewpoint, Vitruvi).
* Knowledge:
Strong understanding of GAAP, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project cost structures. Proficient in debits, credits, and journal entries.
* Analytical
Skills:
Deep comfort with analyzing revenue vs. cost of goods sold (COGS) by project and determining end-of-month journal entry accruals using GAAP
* Soft Skills:
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage and meet deadlines against multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Attributes
* Experience managing accounting for telecom or infrastructure construction projects.
* Familiarity with multi-entity or regional accounting structures.
* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial results and trends.
* Experience working with Power BI
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
* Health, dental, and vision insurance.
* Paid time off and holidays.
* Professional development opportunities.
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