Project Accountant - Construction Administrative Support

Description

• Resolve invoice and payment issues by coordinating with vendors, project teams, and internal AP departments.
• Review contracts for accuracy and completeness; route for signature and upload to contract repository.
• Provide actual cost data from accounting systems for ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
• Generate and manage purchase orders to accompany executed contracts across global regions.
• Validate and reconcile change orders against contracts, POs, and previous changes; ensure accuracy and adherence to terms.
• Validate vendor invoices against contracts, POs, and supporting documentation; check for errors such as duplication, math issues, or missing backup.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and support internal and external audits.
• Assist in compiling monthly reports for client review and approval.
• Track invoices from submission through payment, ensuring compliance with client processes and timely resolution.
• Assist vendors in establishing supplier accounts and navigating contract, PO, and invoicing procedures.
• Maintain documentation of activities and timelines to support transparency and governance.
• Maintain invoice and change order logs, tracking issues, cost savings, and approval status.
• Track change orders through full approval lifecycle and report status in daily project controls meetings.
• Track contracts through approval workflows and ensure timely execution.
• Support project close-out activities, including final reporting and documentation.
• Collaborate with project controls to ensure sufficient budget is available for commitments and change orders.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with construction accounting practices, including general contractor payment application review.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule with regular on-site presence in Chandler, AZ.
• Strong understanding of procurement, sourcing, and contract management processes.
• Experience with change order validation and tracking in a construction environment.
• Proficiency in financial management software, especially SAP Financial & CPM.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in project accounting or construction administration.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong documentation and QA/QC capabilities.
• Experience in reporting and performance analysis.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance