Project Accountant

Job Description

The Project Accountant will perform various accounting functions related to maintenance/processing of accounting transactions and to ensure accurate accounting and reporting for construction projects.

This role is can be fully remote or hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee all accounting related functions for assigned projects.
• Assist project teams with accounting-related questions or needs.
• Prepare documentation and assist in interim and year end external audits.
• Understand and review owner contract for accounting related tasks & responsibilities.
• Review and track Preliminary notices.
• Possess working knowledge of preparing AIA billings and assembling billing with supporting documentation.
• Collect and review lien waivers for subcontractors and sub tiers.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with document requirements.
• Process subcontractor payments in a timely manner.
• Meet month end and quarterly deadlines.
• Perform cost coding and review the accuracy of vendor and subcontractor invoices.
• Complete assigned month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparation of journal entries and respective account reconciliations.
• Process job cost and sales tax accruals.
• Assist with applied and unapplied payments for receivables.
• Adhere to all financial deadlines, including month-end and quarterly reporting.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 3 years of construction accounting experience.
• Prior public accounting experience supporting external audit processes is strongly preferred
• CPA, CMA or CCIFP preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting procedures and principles
• Experience with online integrated accounting systems
• Ability to organize work and handle multiple projects
• Ability to instruct and review the work of team members and provide assistance
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills, including professional telephone manner
• Candidates located in Pacific or Central time zones are preferred to support late-day collaboration and ensure alignment with project team schedules.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$32.73 - $43.22

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.