Project Accountant
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
We are a highly Supportive company.
Kapitol is an innovation-driven construction company based in Melbourne set to outpace and disrupt the industry. As one of Australias fastest-growing design and construct enterprises we proudly combine a fresh approach with decades of expertise. The result is smarter safer more agile building solutions a diverse portfolio including commercial residential and education projects and an award-winning workplace culture.
Our team is an Authentic group of professionals.
As we continue to grow across multiple large-scale projects were looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our Commercial & Finance teams. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial accuracy strong commercial performance and real-time project reporting - helping us deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients and teams.
Youll work closely with our Commercial Manager Financial Controller and project delivery teams to drive cost control forecasting and financial governance across complex construction environments.
You will embody an Inspirational approach to work.
What youll do:
- Maintain accurate project cost reporting ensuring coding integrity in Jobpac and alignment with commercial forecasts.
- Track actuals vs. budgets identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Support month-end reporting: accruals cost-to-complete performance summaries and cash flow forecasting.
- Reconcile subcontractor commitments variations and retentions with Senior Contracts Managers.
- Partner with procurement and delivery teams to ensure financial accuracy across claims POs and invoices.
- Prepare monthly financial and performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide financial modelling trend analysis and insights to support commercial decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls delegations and statutory requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement across finance and commercial reporting processes.
- Collaborate with Project Managers Project Coordinators CAs and QS teams to uplift project financial literacy.
What youll bring:
- Proven experience in project accounting or commercial finance within civil infrastructure construction or engineering.
- Strong understanding of cost control accruals forecasting and cash flow in project-based environments.
- Advanced Jobpac (or similar ERP) capability; strong Excel and reporting skills (Power BI desirable).
- Experience supporting large-scale project reporting and commercial performance analysis.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder skills; able to partner across Finance Commercial & Delivery teams.
- Highly organised proactive and solutions-focused.
- Degree in Accounting Finance or Commerce.
- CPA or CA (completed or in progress) preferred.
We are Driven to offer you a great career and benefits.
- Career Growth:Advance your skills with leadership and professional development programs.
- Innovative Work:Be part of industry-leading projects powered by cutting-edge technology.
- Well-Being Focus:Enjoy a safe sustainable and flexible working environment.
- Recognition & Impact:Contribute to award-winning projects that make a difference.
- Inclusive workplace:We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer 2024-25.
Kapitol is committed to providing an equitable inclusive and diverse working environment.
Rarely does a new hire at Kapitol satisfy all our selection criteria; we would love to hear from those who feel they have potential to be great.
Find out more about Kapitol on our website () and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for regular updates.
Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies nor any agency-represented candidates for this role.
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Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Organizational skills
- Construction Experience
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Cost Accounting Standards
- Microsoft Excel
- Contracts
About Company
Kapitol Group is one of Australia’s fastest-growing construction companies. Learn more about this award-winning construction company based in Melbourne, building nationwide.
