Project Accountant

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As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:
Supports standard and varied project financial health independently by ensuring accurate accounting, timely processing, and adherence to established procedures. Contributes to project success by monitoring budgets, tracking costs, and assisting with financial analysis based on precedents or prior projects to inform decision-making. Facilitates collaboration with project teams by providing clear, reliable financial information and resolving routine and non-routine accounting issues. Strengthens organizational performance by maintaining detailed records and supporting continuous improvement in project accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Processes project-related owner invoices, reviews project cost, and manages owner and trade payments independently to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.
Maintains detailed project financial records, including tracking budgets, costs, and billings in accordance with general instructions.
Prepares routine and non-routine financial reports and assists with variance analysis to support project and organizational objectives.
Collaborates with project teams to resolve standard accounting questions and discrepancies.
Ensures compliance with internal accounting policies and established procedures in all project financial activities.
Assists with the implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency in project accounting operations.
Supports routine month-end and year-end project accounting close activities as required.
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred
Work Experience:
2 - 4 years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:
None required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

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