Project Accountant

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Manheim, PA, USA
In-Office
Junior
Professional Services • Industrial
The Role
Manage the financial administration of construction projects from award through closeout. Responsibilities include owner billing, project cost monitoring, budget variance analysis, cost-to-complete projections, subcontractor billing review, contract and change-order coordination, collections support, month-end close, WIP accounting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, forecasting, and maintaining audit-ready records.
Summary Generated by Built In

Speedwell Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee project finances, support accurate billing and reporting, and partner with Project Managers. If you have a strong general accounting background and want to expand your skills, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact. Previous construction accounting experience is not required; we will help you learn our project-based processes and systems.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Prepare monthly customer invoices and follow up on unpaid balances
  • Track project costs, compare results with budgets, and help maintain completion forecasts
  • Review contracts, supplier invoices, purchase orders, payment documents, and approved changes
  • Support month-end accounting, revenue reporting, cash forecasting, and financial reviews
  • Maintain accurate project records and serve as an accounting resource for Project Managers

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Two or more years of general accounting experience
  • Experience with reconciliations, adjusting entries, financial reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable, or collections
  • Ability to analyze budget differences, resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines
  • Strong Excel, communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to learn Trimble Viewpoint Vista, Trimble Pay, and Speedwell’s project accounting processes

You’ll join a team guided by Diligence, Respect, Humility, and a Sense of Urgency. This is a full-time, exempt, primarily office-based role with a Monday-through-Friday schedule.

Ready to grow your accounting career and make a visible impact? We invite you to apply.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Two or more years of accounting experience
  • Construction accounting experience
  • Experience supporting construction projects in the $3-$10 million range
  • Understanding of construction job costing, WIP accounting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
  • Familiarity with AIA G702/G703 billing and lien waiver processes
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with Trimble Viewpoint Vista or comparable construction ERP software
  • Trimble Pay or similar subcontractor payment and lien-waiver platform experience
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple active projects
  • Clear, professional communication skills
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The Company
119 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

Speedwell Construction is a family-owned and operated commercial construction company based in Manheim, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1990, it provides pre-construction, general construction, design/build, renovation, and service work. The company serves apartment, automotive, church, commercial/office, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and retail clients, and maintains a North Carolina office. Its team includes more than 90 full-time employees and emphasizes lasting structures and client relationships.

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