Job Description

Job Title: Project Accountant

Location: Richmond, CA

Schedule: Part-Time (32-35 hours per week)

Compensation: $72,000 - $75,000 annually

Position Type: Direct Hire or Temp to Hire

This part-time role (32-35 hours per week) offers flexibility and can be structured as either a direct hire or temp-to-hire opportunity. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project-based accounting, certified payroll reporting, and full-cycle accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.

• Oversee project accounting activities, including tracking project budgets, costs, billing, and contract compliance.

• Monitor project financial performance, prepare project-specific financial reports, and analyze variances.

• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

• Process certified payroll in compliance with prevailing wage requirements, including preparation and submission of weekly certified payroll reports to governing agencies.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations, including Davis-Bacon Act and other applicable wage laws.

• Maintain accurate payroll records, handle employee onboarding/offboarding, and ensure timely reporting of benefits, deductions, and union requirements if applicable.

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely processing, accuracy, and reconciliation.

• Prepare journal entries, assist with month-end and year-end close, and maintain general ledger accuracy.

• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

• Ensure all financial processes comply with internal policies, external regulations, and project contract requirements.

• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial and payroll documentation for all projects.

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience with a focus on project accounting and certified payroll processing.

• Strong working knowledge of certified payroll requirements, prevailing wage laws, and compliance reporting.

• Experience with AP and AR processes.

• Proficient in accounting and payroll software (experience with systems such as LCPtracker, eMars, or similar is a plus).

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects independently.

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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