Project Accountant

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Sandy, UT, USA
In-Office
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
Supports financial management of construction projects by tracking budgets and costs, preparing monthly financial reports and owner billings, reviewing subcontractor and supplier financial information, tracking fixed assets, auditing project items, and filing state tax requirements. The role also improves financial processes and reporting to support project operations.
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Summary
This position supports the financial management of construction projects by preparing, reviewing, and reporting budgeted versus actual cost information. The role is responsible for monthly financial reporting, subcontractor and supplier financial and compliance review, and maintaining state tax compliance in alignment with project and regulatory requirements.. 

Duties

  • Champions “The Layton Way” by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers.
  • Ensures that “Constructing with Integrity” is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work. 
  • Participates in the monthly review of project budgets, costs, and profit.
  • Research and audits projects or specific items as needed.
  • Inputs and tracks data related to budgets and project costs.
  • Produces owner billings for specific projects.
  • Review subcontractor and/or supplier financial statements.
  • Track and report fixed assets acquisitions and disposals.
  • Research and file state tax requirements for various construction projects.
  • Continually improve processing activities and reports to give operations the best information possible within time constraints.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications                            

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
  • Has 1-3 years previous accounting or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrates PC computer skills and uses word processing and spreadsheet packages, such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Works individually and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail.
  • Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities efficiently and accurately.
  • Cost accounting experience in construction industry is a plus.
  • Previous experience with audit firm is a plus.

Benefits: Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement:  Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Us

Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.
Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.


The STO Building Group family of companies
—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • 1-3 years of previous accounting or equivalent experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • PC computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
  • Ability to work individually and as part of a team
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to perform essential duties efficiently and accurately
  • Cost accounting experience in the construction industry
  • Previous experience with an audit firm

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  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is frequently characterized as comprehensive and a standout element of the package, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, wellness resources, and care coordination highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings materially enhance total compensation beyond base pay.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs feature strong 401(k)-style contributions and the Freedom 2 Save option that builds savings while employees pay down student loans. Feedback suggests these components are a core value driver of the overall package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off provisions are portrayed as generous, encompassing vacation, holidays, and paid parental leave. Feedback suggests this breadth meaningfully boosts perceived total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Abbott Park, IL
97,838 Employees

What We Do

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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