1.9. Project Accountant

Phoenix Tailings

$115K — $155K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
  • 3+ years of project, construction, or capital accounting experience.
  • Knowledge of GAAP capitalization rules for property, plant, and equipment.
  • Experience with government-funded programs and cost-reimbursable contracts preferred; familiarity with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) is a plus.
  • Experience with an ERP system, NetSuite experience is a bonus.
  • Strong Excel skills and comfort with large datasets.
  • Ability to work with non-financial project stakeholders to ensure documentation standards are met.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Track capital expenditures by project and maintain construction in progress schedules.
  • Determine capitalization treatment under GAAP and establish depreciation on project completion.
  • Maintain fixed asset register for project-related assets, including additions and disposals.
  • Own accounting and tracking for government-funded programs, ensuring compliance with documentation requirements.
  • Prepare project cost reporting and drawdown submissions for funding agencies.
  • Execute project-related close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Prepare audit schedules for projects and grants, supporting audit requirements and compliance.
  • Collaborate with project managers and engineering teams to ensure accurate cost capture.

Benefits

  • 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision healthcare for employees.
  • Ownership in a fast-growing, venture-backed company through stock options.
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
  • Opportunities for learning and development to enhance skills and career growth.
Full Job Description
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a Project Accountant to own the accounting for our capital projects and government-funded programs. You will track capital expenditures and construction in progress
across our facility build-outs, manage project cost reporting, and own the capitalization of assets
as projects are placed in service.

The ideal candidate has done project or construction accounting in a capital-intensive
environment, understands what auditors and government sponsors expect from cost
documentation, and is comfortable working directly with project managers and engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Capital Projects: Track capital expenditures by project; maintain construction in progress (CIP) schedules and monitor budget-to-actual spend.
  • Capitalization: Determine appropriate capitalization treatment under GAAP; place assets in service and establish depreciation on completion.
  • Fixed Assets: Maintain the fixed asset register for project-related assets, including additions,
    transfers, disposals, and impairment considerations.
  • Government Programs: Own accounting and cost tracking for government-funded programs
    and grants, including allowability, allocation, and documentation requirements.
  • Reporting: Prepare project cost reporting and drawdown or invoicing submissions for
    sponsors and funding agencies.
  • Close: Execute project-related close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations
  • Audit and Compliance: Prepare project and grant audit schedules; support sponsor and
    single audit requirements.
  • Partnership: Work directly with project managers, engineering, and procurement to ensure project costs are captured accurately and on time.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
  • 3+ years of project, construction, or capital accounting experience.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP capitalization rules for property, plant, and equipment.
  • Experience with government-funded programs, grants, or cost-reimbursable contracts strongly preferred; familiarity with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) is a plus.
  • Experience with an ERP system; NetSuite experience is a plus.
  • Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large project cost datasets.
  • Ability to work directly with non-finance project stakeholders and hold them to documentation standards.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.


What We Offer

This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary +
discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Pay Range: $115,000 - $155,000 total cash compensation plus equity
• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow
the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.

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