Job Description: Project Accountant

Location: On-site, San Francisco, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year

Company Overview:

RT Western, Inc., a family-founded and industry-leading construction company, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Accountant to join our San Francisco team. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality construction projects while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Position Overview:

The Project Accountant will oversee all financial aspects of construction projects, ensuring accuracy in billing, tracking costs, and maintaining compliance with contract terms. This role requires close collaboration with project managers, general contractors, and the accounting team to support successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Billing and Financial Management:

• Prepare and process project invoices, including progress billings, AIA documentation, and schedule of values.

• Track and manage the change order log, ensuring all changes are billed accurately and approved.

• Monitor project budgets and provide variance analysis to project managers.

2. Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Process vendor and subcontractor invoices, ensuring alignment with contracts and purchase orders.

• Follow up on outstanding receivables and retention payments with general contractors or clients.

3. Change Orders and Retention:

• Maintain a detailed change order log, tracking approvals and cost impacts.

• Track and follow up on retention payments to ensure timely collection per contract terms.

4. Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, contract requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Maintain organized project accounting records for audits and reporting purposes.

5. Collaboration and Reporting:

• Work closely with project managers to review and update project financials.

• Provide regular financial reports, including cost-to-complete and work-in-progress (WIP) reports.

6. General Accounting Tasks:

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Support payroll, tax filings, and other accounting functions as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience in project accounting, preferably in the construction industry.

• Strong knowledge of project billing, AP/AR processes, and change order management.

• Proficiency in construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300, Procore, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary within the stated range.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a dynamic organization.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to terpua@rtwestern.com.

Join RT Western, Inc., where your skills will help build more than structures—together, we’ll create lasting success!