Project Accountant

University Mechanical Contractors Inc. • Lynnwood, WA • 19h ago

Position Title:Project Accountant
Date Posted:08/13/2025
Location:Lynnwood, WA
Pay Range:$38.00 - $41.00
Application Instructions
With more than 100 years of steady growth, UMC is proud to offer an environment where continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation are part of everyday work. We empower team members through hands-on experience, supportive training, advanced technology, and creative problem-solving. Our people are knowledgeable, trusted, and committed to doing what's right-for our clients, our teams, and our communities.
We recognize that our people are the foundation of our success. At UMC, we are intentional about fostering a culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported. We bring together talented individuals from across the region to form high-performing teams in design, engineering, project management, and business services.
Let UMC be the next step in your career-where your well-being, work-life balance, and growth matter.
Application Process:
UMC uses an electronic application process for open positions. Required documents may include a resume, cover letter, references, and work authorization confirmation. Online assessments may be included as part of the candidate evaluation process.
Benefits Summary:
UMC offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid life and disability insurance (STD/LTD)
Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning at 120 hours annually for full-time employees
Seven paid holidays plus one floating holiday
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development support and tuition reimbursement
Employee referral program
Wellness program and employee events
Paid Time Off:
Eligible employees begin accruing PTO on their date of hire. PTO combines vacation and sick leave, starting at 15 days per year for full-time employees. UMC also follows Washington State Sick Leave guidelines, providing one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Position Description
Starting Salary Range: $38 - $41/hour; depending on experience
Location: Lynnwood, WA
Classification: Non-Exempt
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. - Sponsorship not available
Position Overview:
Handle all project accounting tasks for a specified list of project managers or projects, including job set up, subcontract management, job billing, job cost substantiations, compliance, and other accounting functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Issue billings based on contract and costs to date or schedule of values.
Review/interpret job cost information to incorporate all applicable costs.
Submit invoices for approval of charges before issuance to the customer.
Create job cost substantiations.
Process and maintain incoming/outgoing contract and subcontract documents, billing requests and correspondence.
Review contracts and proposals to identify payment terms, billing rates, and allowable charges.
Review and process subcontract documents including compliance for individual subcontracts.
Job set up and maintenance of project phase codes and billing templates.
Process and assemble contractually required administrative documents including certified payrolls, union affidavits, work recovery, etc.
Process requests for insurance certificates.
Make friendly collection inquiries, update notes in AR, reconcile billing discrepancies, and escalate issues to management.
Manage tier releases required to obtain timely customer payment.
Process and calculate billing rates for final review consistent with company policy and procedure.
Prepare reports and analysis in preparation of external billing audits.
Communicate effectively with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Project Manager

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