Field Accounting Technician

Job Summary

Reporting to the Field Accounting Manager, the Field Accounting Technician supports the project accounting function by assisting with invoice processing, billing support, system maintenance, and financial reporting activities. This role focuses on maintaining accurate and timely project cost records related to subcontractor, vendor, and project cost activities. The Field Accounting Technician supports the Field Accounting Manager in day-to-day administrative and accounting tasks required to support project execution, with emphasis on invoice processing, documentation, and communication. This is an entry to intermediate-level hourly position, primarily based in the field office within an active industrial construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

·         Assist with receiving, logging, and tracking invoices from subcontractors, vendors, service providers, and material suppliers

·         Support invoice processing activities including data entry, verification, cost code entry (as directed), and documentation tracking

·         Assist with preparation of project billings and supporting documentation as directed by the Field Accounting Manager

·         Maintain and update accounting-related logs, registers, and tracking tools to ensure accurate and timely data

·         Support system maintenance and data accuracy across project cost systems

·         Assist in tracking and organizing project financial documentation for internal reporting and audit purposes

·         Support communication with subcontractors and vendors regarding invoice status, missing documentation, or discrepancies

·         Provide day-to-day administrative and technical support to the Field Accounting Manager

·         Collaborates with Supply Chain, Project Controls, Field Engineering, and Construction Teams

·         Assists with maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external project stakeholders

·         Follows all project health, safety, security, and environmental policies

Development & Field Exposure

·         Gain exposure to project cost and accounting systems, cost tracking structures, and WBS alignment

·         Assist with coordination of financial data between site and corporate accounting systems

·         Support preparation of documentation for financial reporting and audits

·         Develop understanding of construction billing, invoice processing, and financial workflows

·         Occasional field interaction to support document collection and coordination

Qualifications

·         Required: 0-5 years of construction, accounting, or administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft 365, strong attention to detail.

·         Preferred: Familiarity with job cost structures, cost coding, or construction accounting systems.

·         Basic understanding of cost coding, work breakdown structure (WBS), and project accounting principles preferred.

Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision