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Balfour Beatty

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Project Accountant

Balfour Beatty · Richmond, Virginia, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrs$50k–$70kListed as no visa sponsorship
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In short

The Project Accountant provides primary accounting and administrative support for construction projects from startup through final closeout. They serve as the liaison between the job site and the finance department to ensure all accounting procedures are followed.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Project accountingSubcontractor managementProject administrationContract managementBond managementInsurance administrationPayablesLien management

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Candidates must have an associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of experience, preferably in the construction industry. Proficiency in basic accounting principles and Microsoft Office products is required.

About Balfour Beatty

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Questions about this role

Is this Balfour Beatty role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $50,000–$70,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

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Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits

  • Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to work out of our Richmond office. The Senior Project Accountant is the primary accounting and administrative support for construction projects from start up through final closeout. Serves as the liaison between the job site and the finance department, ensuring all accounting standard operating procedures are followed at the job site. Performs activities related to contracts, bonds, insurance, payables, liens, billings, payroll/cost/budget reports for the job site management team.

  • Essential Functions
  • Project Accounting
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Project Administration
  • Promotes Customer Relations
  • Promotes Culture, Leadership and Employee Development
  • Develops and analyzes value management analysis options

Minimum Requirements

  • Associates in Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5 years of experience preferably in the construction industry.
  • Proficiency in basic accounting principles.

Proficient using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

Preferred Experience

B.A. in Accounting

Construction accounting experience or AEC industry experience strongly desired, but not required.

  • 10 years of experience
  • Local candidate preferred, but not required.
  • Pay Range: $50,000-70,000
  • This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

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This listing comes from Balfour Beatty's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 5 Oct 2026.