Project Accountant – Construction

Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Construction Project Accountant handling financial and reporting requirements for construction projects. Collaborating with project managers and maintaining compliance for a growing construction firm.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, understand, and document a working knowledge of each construction project including all applicable owner contract requirements
Create and administer owner billings to exact schedule and timekeeping requirements
Proactive attention to collection of open receivables
Develop processes and procedures to meet applicable compliance requirements set forth by owners and Federal, State, and Local authorities ensuring proper audit trail for future accessibility
Communicate with Project Managers, Director of Construction, and all other necessary internal personnel with respect to strategic and day-to-day job requirements
Responsible for administration of prime contractor process including insurance and registration process specific to the project
General administrative duties such as filing, correspondence, scanning, copying, data entry
Internal and external customer assistance and service
Create, maintain and archive electronic and hard copy project files
Assist in drafting prime contracts for PM and owner review and approval; manage all related paperwork
Assist in drafting change orders for PM and owner review and approval; manage all change orders to prime contractors
Quickly respond to any job-specific accounting questions or issues
Maintain web-based project management system
Manage accounting and contract closeout process with owner on projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of accounting and administrative experience in a commercial environment.
Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or business-related field of study.
Strong organizational & analytical skills and good mathematical aptitude with knowledge of accounting, invoicing, and audit procedures.
Able to collaborate and contribute professionally within a team structure.
2 years in the construction industry preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Retirement and Savings Benefits
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Educational Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Parenting Benefits
Employee Discount Programs
Pet insurance
Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
Paid Time for Volunteer Events

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountinginvoicingaudit procedurescontract managementchange order managementdata entryproject managementcompliance requirementsbilling administrationfinancial reporting

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillsmathematical aptitudecollaborationcommunicationcustomer serviceattention to detailproactive problem solvingtime managementteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in business-related field