Project Accountant

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial management of multiple property development and construction projects. This role is responsible for project accounting, financial reporting, accounts administration, compliance, and systems maintenance, while partnering with operational teams to ensure accurate financial outcomes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the end-to-end financial management of projects, supporting month-end reporting, statutory obligations, cash flow forecasting, and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Accounting & ERP Administration

• Administer Jobpac Connect, including project setup, budgets, cost codes, GL structures, approval workflows, and user access.
• Maintain data integrity between Jobpac Connect and SunSystems.
• Provide systems support to site, project, and commercial teams.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process and code supplier and subcontractor invoices through to approval and payment.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable activities, including supplier reconciliations, invoicing, and debtor follow-up.
• Administer subcontractor payments, including progress claims, variations, back-charges, and retentions.

Banking & General Ledger

• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare payment runs.
• Prepare journals and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Financial Reporting & Project Analysis

• Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities within reporting deadlines.
• Prepare project financial reports, including costs to date, commitments, forecast costs to complete, and budget variance analysis.
• Support project cash flow forecasting, financier reporting, and drawdown claims.

Compliance & Audit

• Prepare BAS, IAS, TPAR, and support other statutory reporting requirements.
• Prepare year-end workpapers, including WIP reconciliations across Jobpac Connect, SunSystems, and Estate Master.
• Assist with external audit and compliance requirements.

Finance Team Support

• Assist the Financial Controller and CFO with reporting, analysis, and broader finance initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support ad hoc finance activities as required.