Project Accountant Jobs in Colorado
Project Accountant jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where construction, energy, and government contracting firms maintain steady demand for professionals who can manage budgets, track costs, and close out projects. Employers like Hensel Phelps, Kiewit, and DaVita consistently hire project accountants across contract accounting, job costing, and construction finance. The market draws candidates at every level, from recent accounting graduates to senior project accountants managing multimillion-dollar portfolios. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Overview
The Lead Accountant / Project Accountant manages daily accounting operations and project accounting across multiple entities. This is a hands-on role responsible for bank and general ledger reconciliations, month-end close activities, accounts payable and payments, and construction billing.
The position requires someone who can independently reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies, prepare journal entries, and keep accounting and project deadlines on track.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Month-End Close
- Perform bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations; investigate and resolve outstanding differences.
- Reconcile AP, AR, payroll, intercompany balances, and project accounting records to the general ledger.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaid expense schedules, allocations, and corrections with appropriate support.
- Own assigned month-end close tasks, review account balances and financial activity, and maintain schedules for financial reporting and year-end review.
- Review GL postings and employee reimbursements for accurate expense recognition and job allocation.
Project Accounting
- Maintain project budgets, contracts, commitments, and approved change orders.
- Prepare monthly pencil drafts, pay applications, and billing backup in coordination with project managers.
- Review job costs and labor allocations; resolve missing costs, coding errors, and unbilled items.
- Prepare and reconcile WIP schedules and support reviews of project forecasts, profitability, and over/under billings.
- Manage final billing, retainage reconciliation, and project accounting closeout.
Coordination & Accountability
- Maintain billing and close schedules, follow through on open items, and escalate issues promptly.
- Guide accounting staff as assigned and improve procedures, documentation, and reconciliation practices.
Accounts Payable, Receivables & Payments
- Process and review vendor invoices and subcontractor pay applications for correct coding, documentation, and approval.
- Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, and prepare and process approved check and ACH payment runs.
- Record customer receipts, monitor aging, follow up on collections, and provide payment and collection updates for cash planning.
- Maintain vendor records, lien waivers, and supporting documentation; assist with year-end 1099 reporting.
Qualifications
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience; construction and multi-entity experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to independently complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and execute month-end close responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and how transactions affect financial statements.
- Experience with job costing, WIP, progress billing, and retainage.
- Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Sage 300, Sage Intacct or comparable accounting software.
- Organized, analytical, and accountable, with clear communication and consistent follow-through.
- Accounting or finance degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience considered.
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Project Accountant Job Market in Colorado
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project accountant jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in project accounting or job cost software such as Viewpoint or Sage
- Two or more years of experience in construction, energy, or government contract accounting
- Strong knowledge of cost tracking, budget forecasting, and project closeout processes
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification strongly preferred by Colorado employers
- Familiarity with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and lien waiver processes
Project Accountant Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project accountant in Colorado?
Most Colorado employers require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance as the baseline for project accountant roles. A CPA license, issued through the Colorado State Board of Accountancy, strengthens your candidacy significantly, particularly at larger general contractors and energy companies. Candidates without a CPA often hold a CMA or pursue it while working. Experience in construction accounting software and job cost reporting is weighted heavily in Colorado hiring decisions.
Which companies hire project accountants in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring project accountants in Colorado include Ledcor, DPR Construction, and RK, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Colorado's concentration of large construction and energy infrastructure firms means project accounting openings appear regularly across both commercial and public-sector project types.
Which Colorado cities have the most project accountant jobs?
Denver, Aurora, and Englewood account for the largest share of project accountant openings in Colorado. Denver drives the majority of postings as the headquarters city for major contractors and energy firms, while Colorado Springs benefits from significant defense and government contracting activity, and Boulder attracts technology and clean energy employers that run multi-year capital projects requiring dedicated project accountants.
Are there remote project accountant jobs in Colorado?
Yes, though they are more limited than fully desk-based finance roles, since project accountants often need to coordinate with on-site project managers and review physical project documentation. About 67% of project accountant openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote. Reporting, forecasting, and month-end close work are the tasks most frequently performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a project accountant in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a staff accountant or accounts payable coordinator at a Colorado construction or energy firm, then moving into a project accounting support role. Companies like Hensel Phelps and Kiewit's Colorado divisions hire accounting associates and rotate new graduates through project cost functions. Pursuing your CPA through the Colorado State Board of Accountancy while working in an entry role signals commitment and accelerates the transition into a dedicated project accountant position.
Where can I find and apply to project accountant jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to project accountant jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and the industries you want to work in, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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