Lead Project Accountant

Job overview

The Lead Project Accountant role is onsite in Columbus, OH. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Southland Industries’ construction projects and works closely with project managers. The lead coordinates construction job costing, project financial transactions, and vendor compliance while supervising project accountants. The role helps maintain accurate accounting and risk management throughout project lifecycles and provides financial information to support project delivery.

What you'll do

• Coordinate construction job costing, including categorizing, recording, analyzing, and monitoring costs and billings
• ensure vendor compliance
• supervise and coach project accountants
• process financial transactions accurately and on time
• maintain accounting systems and internal controls
• consolidate and evaluate financial data
• prepare reports
• monitor accounting practices and regulatory changes
• recommend policy and procedure updates
• analyze complex accounting issues
• lead departmental policy and process projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead project accountant

construction accounting

job costing

project financials

vendor compliance

accounting controls

financial reporting

team supervision

columbus oh

southland industries

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with 50% company match and immediate 100% vesting
• medical, dental, and vision insurance with employee coverage paid
• annual bonus program
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending plans
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• professional development and wellness benefits.

Why this role

Supervises a team of project accountants supporting construction projects and manages accounting and vendor-compliance considerations across project lifecycles.

About the employer

Southland Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.