As a Project Accountant at PPG SW, you will serve as a key financial partner to operations, helping drive project profitability, accurate forecasting, and strong financial performance across a growing organization. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with leadership across multiple operating companies while supporting a larger nationwide platform within PPG.
You will work closely with three operating companies across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas, gaining multi-entity experience and exposure to diverse project portfolios. This position provides high visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and strong growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.
Responsibilities
· Partner with project managers and operations leaders to monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability
· Analyze job cost performance including labor, materials, subcontractors, and overhead
· Review project forecasts and identify risks and opportunities impacting margin
· Prepare and issue pay applications and client invoices; track billing status and cash collections
· Perform WIP analysis and support revenue recognition under ASC 606
· Review weekly and monthly project profitability and variance reporting
· Participate in project review meetings with operations and leadership
· Prepare and post journal entries and assist with month-end close
· Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure financial statement accuracy
· Support intercompany accounting transactions and reconciliations
· Review cost coding accuracy across production and administrative departments
· Assist with sales and use tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
· Support internal and external audit requests
· Continuously identify process improvements to enhance reporting and efficiency
What Makes This Role Exciting
· Gain broad exposure to diverse portfolios through supporting projects across three operating companies in AZ, NV, and TX
· A high-visibility role with direct collaboration with project managers and operational leadership
· Hands-on experience within a multi-entity, nationwide PPG platform
· Strong growth and advancement potential within a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Requirements
Skills & Qualifications
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights
· Ability to partner with non-financial stakeholders and influence decisions
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
· Knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition a plus
· Experience with Viewpoint Vista or similar ERP preferred
· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Experience
· 1–3+ years of accounting experience
· Construction or project accounting experience preferred
· Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-project environment a plus
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
· CPA track or certification a plus
Benefits
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