Project Accountant

Company: Hoxton Circle
Location: Salinas
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Key Responsibilities Project Accounting: Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple construction projects, ensuring accurate records and timely financial reporting. Construction Software: Track and manage project costs—including labor, materials, and subcontractors—using project management platforms to maintain accuracy in billing and expense reporting. ERP Systems: Maintain the general ledger, handle AP/AR, perform reconciliations, and produce financial reports while ensuring compliance with internal policies. Cost Management: Collaborate with project managers and engineers to align spending with budgets and address variances proactively. Reporting: Generate recurring financial and project cost reports, highlighting profitability, performance trends, and margin analysis. Receivables Management: Issue invoices, monitor collections, and ensure transactions are properly recorded across financial systems. Closing Activities: Complete reconciliations and support accurate month-end and year-end close processes. Planning & Forecasting: Contribute to project budgets, forecasts, and real-time financial updates. Audit Readiness: Prepare supporting documentation for both internal and external audits. Process Optimization: Recommend and implement improvements to streamline accounting and reporting workflows. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline. Experience: 3 years of accounting experience, ideally within the construction industry. Systems Knowledge: Proficiency with project management and ERP/accounting software. Technical Skills: Strong Excel skills and comfort with financial and project-tracking tools. Industry Knowledge: Understanding of construction accounting practices, including job costing, billing, and revenue recognition. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in financial records and reporting. Communication: Strong written and verbal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Analytical Thinking: Capable of interpreting financial data, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.

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