Senior Project Accountant

As an industry leader, Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to work out of our Richmond office. The Senior Project Accountant provides primary accounting and administrative support for construction projects from start-up through final closeout. Serves as the liaison between the job site and the finance department, ensuring all accounting standard operating procedures are followed at the job site. Responsible for activities related to contracts, bonds, insurance, payables, liens, billings, payroll, and cost/budget reports for the project management team.

Essential Functions

• Project Accounting
• Subcontractor Management
• Project Administration
• Promotes Customer Relations
• Promotes Culture, Leadership, and Employee Development
• Develops and analyzes value management options
• Associates degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles
• Proficient in using personal computers and communication tools, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Experience

• B.A. in Accounting
• Construction accounting or AEC industry experience (strongly desired but not required)
• 10 years of experience
• Local candidate preferred but not required

About us

Balfour Beatty US is a leading provider of general contracting, construction management, and design-build services for public and private clients across the nation. We perform heavy civil and vertical construction, building structures and infrastructure that impact communities. Our teams are driven by innovation, lean practices, and a relentless pursuit of improvement. Through Zero Harm, we are committed to safety, believing that no level of harm is acceptable.

Ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US operations are a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All qualified individuals will receive consideration regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected criteria.

Accessibility:
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All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected statuses.