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Project Accountant - Construction

United States, Springfield Employment contract 70000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Well established Springfield area privately held construction company has created a new Project Accountant role due to growth. Responsibilities include Tracking accounting for and analyzing project cost for multiple construction projects. This is a collaborative role as you'll be working with project managers and internal accounting groups. The company prides itself on a family-friendly culture, employee retention and excellent benefits.

Job Responsibility

  • Tracking accounting for and analyzing project cost for multiple construction projects
  • Working with project managers and internal accounting groups

Requirements

  • BS in Accounting or finance
  • 2 years of project cost accounting and analysis in construction or similar industry
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong Excel skills

Nice to have

Strong core accounting experience including general ledger reconciliation, month end close and financial statement preparation

What we offer

  • Bonus
  • Excellent benefits
  • Family-friendly culture
  • Employee retention
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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