Project Accountant - Commercial Construction - Wichita, KS

About the Midwest Drywall: Founded in 1972, Midwest Drywall, an employee‑owned company, is a leading contractor of panel engineering, fabrication, installation, EIFS/plaster, metal‑studs, drywall, specialty ceilings and finish carpentry. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Midwest Drywall’s 350+ employees serve customers in the Midwest region and throughout the United States and have developed a reputation of excellence, providing specialty services to some of the most iconic commercial projects.

Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. works hard to provide a culture where people will not only enjoy the stability of long‑term employment but also have the opportunity for growth. Compensation and benefits that are consistent with our leadership position in the industry. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) striving to provide long‑term employment opportunities for all.

Job Description Midwest Drywall is seeking a Project Accountant to help scale and strengthen our billing and accounts receivable processes while supporting strong cash flow across a growing organization. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely collections, accurate job cost reporting, and consistent financial visibility as we continue to expand.

Reporting to the Senior Accountant and partnering closely with the Director of Finance, this position supports billing accuracy, job cost integrity, and overall financial performance across divisions. The role offers meaningful growth opportunity into broader senior accounting responsibilities as the company evolves.

Experience supporting construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, or other field‑based operations is strongly preferred.

• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing processes
• Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts and bank reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and record depreciation
• Prepare, record, and allocate job cost transactions accurately
• Prepare and submit monthly state tax filings in jurisdictions where the company operates

• Apply customer payments accurately to jobs and invoices
• Research and resolve unapplied cash or payment discrepancies
• Coordinate with AP/Accounting on offsets, retainage, and credits
• Support inventory tracking and documentation processes to ensure accurate job costing and billing
• Ensure compliance with inventory guidelines and procedures
• Communicate inventory updates or adjustments with Project Managers and Division Leaders
• Assist with inventory reporting, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution

• Prepare and issue monthly progress billings in accordance with contract terms, schedules of values (SOVs), and job cost reports
• Submit invoices through customer portals (e.g., Textura, GCPay, Procore, or similar platforms)
• Ensure compliance with lien requirements, waivers, and owner/GC billing procedures
• Coordinate with Project Managers to resolve billing discrepancies or change order impacts

• Work cross‑functionally with Project Managers, Estimating, Operations, and Warehouse teams
• Follow established billing, AR, and inventory procedures while identifying opportunities for process improvement
• Maintain organized electronic and physical job files

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with multi‑state/multi‑location organizations
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment and a high level of professional communication and relationship management
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers
• Proficient knowledge and application of Microsoft 365 and other relevant software programs, with a strong background in Microsoft Excel

• Experience supporting construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, or other field‑based operations
• Proficiency in accounting or ERP systems (Spectrum, Viewpoint, Sage, or similar preferred)
• Familiarity with lien laws and waiver processes
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company‑paid match
• Health,…