Project Accountant

Slayden Constructors is a leader in the civil construction industry in the Pacific Northwest, focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. Over the last 40 years, we have ingrained our reputation with our clients on successful projects, positively impacting local communities. Grow your career with a team that is committed to delivering quality projects timely and safely, while supporting our guiding principles: People Matter, Team Unity, Solutions Driven, and Forward Focused.

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is seeking a Project Accounting Specialist. This position is based in the office full-time in Salem, Oregon.

About the Role

The Project Accounting Specialist supports project teams by managing financial controls, job cost reporting, billing, and compliance for heavy civil construction projects. This role partners closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Operations to ensure accurate cost tracking, timely invoicing, and adherence to contract, owner, and regulatory requirements

Essential Functions

• Assist in the preparation of owner billings, including progress, unit-price, and cost-plus.
• Track retainage, lien waivers, and billing compliance documentation.
• Work with project teams on the preparation and execution of subcontractor agreements.
• Assist with changing order tracking.
• Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with AP/AR teams for timely processing.
• Support prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, DBE/MBE/WBE compliance.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Partner with PMs and PEs to provide financial reporting.
• Support project start-up and close-out activities.
• Respond to financial inquiries.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other related field; equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training may be substituted
• 3 years of project accounting experience
• Strong client service, good written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Strong Excel Skills
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and attention to detail required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, not required.
• 3–6 years of construction accounting experience.
• Experience with public works projects preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.