Construction & Development Accountant

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: mastersSkills: ["Attention to detail","Stakeholder communication","Strong judgment"]

Own construction draw accounting and financial controls for WGU’s large-scale construction and development program, including the new headquarters campus. Design and run project accounting procedures and controls, review and validate contractor pay applications, manage documentation and audit readiness, and ensure accurate project cost recording, reconciliations, capitalization support, and month-/year-end close. Partner across development, project controls, finance, procurement, treasury, legal, and external reviewers to protect the integrity of project financial records and payments.

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Western Governors University
Western Governors University
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Construction & Development Accountant

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Job Summary

Own construction draw accounting and financial controls for WGU’s large-scale construction and development program, including the new headquarters campus. Design and run project accounting procedures and controls, review and validate contractor pay applications, manage documentation and audit readiness, and ensure accurate project cost recording, reconciliations, capitalization support, and month-/year-end close. Partner across development, project controls, finance, procurement, treasury, legal, and external reviewers to protect the integrity of project financial records and payments.
Location: Salt Lake City
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and operate project accounting procedures and controls, including project/cost-code setup, contract and commitment records, change-order controls, and documentation standards; lead process/system/reporting improvements.
  • •Review contractor pay applications against contracts and approved schedules of values, validating work completed, retainage, prior payments, approved changes, cost coding, calculations, and supporting documentation.
  • •Confirm required lien waivers/releases and other payment conditions; investigate exceptions and recommend draw/payment packages for approval.
  • •Record and reconcile project costs, commitments, accruals, accounts payable, and funding activity; coordinate accurate and timely month-end and year-end close.
  • •Maintain construction-in-progress records and support capitalization, placed-in-service determinations, asset transfers, and related accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and WGU policy.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionHsaFsaLife InsuranceDisability CoverageRetirement SavingsDiscounted TuitionParental LeavePaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •CPA or MAcc, or equivalent relevant experience under WGU policy.
  • •8+ years of progressive accounting, construction accounting, or project accounting experience, including at least 3 years supporting construction draws, pay applications, or complex capital projects.
  • •Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, construction-in-progress and fixed-asset accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
  • •Working knowledge of construction contracts, schedules of values, change orders, retainage, lien waivers, and payment documentation.
  • •Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/project accounting or construction-management systems, with strong judgment and attention to detail.
Experience:8+ yearsConstruction accountingProject accountingCapital projects
Education:Master's
Skills:Attention to detailStakeholder communicationStrong judgment
Certifications:CPA
Tech Stack:ExcelWorkdayProcoreKahuaE-BuilderERP

Company Brief

Western Governors University
An accredited, nonprofit online university offering competency-based bachelor’s and master’s degree programs focused on workforce-relevant skills across business, IT, education, health, and nursing.
Industry: Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Nonprofit & NGO
Headquarters: Salt Lake City, United States
Founded: 1997
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