Project Accountant

Our Project Accountants are key partners in how we build—managing job costs, supporting forecasting, and ensuring accurate reporting and billing from start to finish. They help teams understand project performance in real time and provide the financial clarity needed to deliver successful projects.

denver, co

Full-Time

We’re looking for a Project Accountant to join our team. The Project Accountant plays a critical role in keeping projects financially on track. This person helps project teams understand performance, ensure accuracy in job cost reporting, and support forecasting and billing. At FH, we believe great people can do more than one thing and their growth shouldn’t be limited to departmental boxes. We empower our team to take ownership of their growth, jump in where they add value, and solve real problems. If you’re detail-oriented, financially sharp, and excited about being part of a high-performing team – come join us!

About FH Construction Group

FH Construction Group is a general contractor focused on making construction simple, collaborative, and efficient. We specialize in complex market sectors throughout the Mountain West. It's not just about what we build - it's who we build it with that sets us apart.

Description

What You'll Do:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

  • Manage all aspects of job cost accounting for assigned projects to include setup, cost tracking, and supporting forecasting and closeout.

  • Partner with Field Operations to ensure budgets, costs, and commitments are coded accurately and reflect real-time project performance.

  • Prepare and review monthly cost reports, projections, and WIP schedules.

  • Support owner billings and change order documentation, ensuring alignment with project progress.

  • Reconcile job costs monthly and help identify and resolve discrepancies.

  • Track and process subcontractor pay applications and retainage in coordination with AP and GC Pay.

  • Maintain strong working relationships with operations, vendors, and shared services.

  • Assist with month-end close activities including accruals, journal entries, and reconcilations.

  • Identify opportunities to improve job cost reporting processes and implement workflow enhancements.

 

Who You Are:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • Experience in accounting, ideally with job cost or project-based financials with a general contractor or in the construction industry

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, etc.)

  • Proficient in accounting software

  • Experience with GC Pay, AutoDesk Construction Cloud, and Bluebeam

  • Understanding of forecasting, WIP reporting, and change management

  • Proactive problem-solving skills, especially around billing or collections

  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

What We Provide: 

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance 

  • Paid parental leave policy 

  • Company-paid life insurance 

  • 401(k) with employer match 

  • Impact-based bonus opportunities 

  • Unlimited paid time off 

  • 9 paid holidays 

  • Flexible work environment 

AAP/EEO Statement 

FH Construction Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.  

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or of responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Salary

$60,000 - $85,000 per year