Project Accounting Spec I
Zachry Group · zachrygroup.com
LulingEntry level
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The job in short
Project accounting.
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Details
- Found
- 11 d ago · posted 2026-10-14
- Location as listed
- Luling, LA, United States
- Role
- Accountant
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Cost Accounting
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Maintain accurate job cost records by phase and cost code for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
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Review and post job cost transactions from AP, payroll, and equipment systems.
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Investigate and resolve job cost discrepancies or miscoding's.
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Monitor forecasts vs. actual costs and flag potential overruns.
Billing & Revenue Support
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Prepare monthly project billings in accordance with contract terms
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Calculate retainage on billings and track retainage held and released.
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Support revenue recognition using percentage-of-completion
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Reconcile billed-to-date amounts with job cost and project status reports.
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Support monthly close by validating job cost postings and accruals.
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Prepare recurring and project-specific journal entries.
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Reconcile job cost subledger to the general ledger.
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Maintain audit support schedules for projects.
Collaboration & Communication
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Serve as a financial contact for assigned projects.
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Communicate billing requirements and discrepancies with clients and internal teams.
Compliance & Controls
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Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and contract requirements.
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Maintain accurate project documentation for audits and reviews.
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Follow internal controls related to job cost, billing, and revenue recognition.
Education
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Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field.
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2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based accounting.
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Experience with job cost accounting and construction contracts strongly preferred.
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