Project Accountant

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 Australia's 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, we're 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.

You'll 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 you'll 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 you'll 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

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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