Job Summary



Are you in search of opportunities to advance your career in accounting? A Project Accountant position has recently opened in our staff, which we are looking to fill with a well-qualified individual dedicated to his or her craft and looking for an organization worthy of the same dedication. The Project Accountant reports to the Corporate Controller and provides day-to-day accounting support to Project Management and is responsible for all the accounting functions related to their projects. The Project Accountant position is accountable for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments collected. The Project Accountant must have experience working in the construction and cost accounting fields, with lien waivers, contracts, accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing.  This position includes but is not limited to processing monthly requisitions, maintaining timely and accurate cost information in QuickBooks and in compliance with corporate policies.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

• Oversee all monthly payroll, accounts receivable and payable, tax payments, claim and invoice generation, and management of overhead expenses.


• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in regard to net revenue losses and gains, operating costs, travel and material expenses, and all other executive-level summaries for upper management to review.


• Manage and track all activity related to inventory, including sales and rentals as well as promotional use, and re-order products when volumes get low.


• Meet regularly with department heads to review budgetary allowances and expenses, and to ensure that each area's financial records are reconciled by month-end.


• Attend department staff meetings and executive meetings to provide an accounting of department- and organization-level financial figures.


• Participate in annual review boards to analyze financial information for the prior year and make recommendations for improvements going forward.


• Work with internal personnel and (if needed) outside tax consultants quarterly to prepare tax forms for submission.


• Assist external auditors in reviewing processes and workflow by providing reports and supporting documentation, and by contributing personal knowledge and analysis.


• Ability to perform all duties of the Junior Project Accountant position.


• Assist PM with initiation of monthly draw and follow up with subcontractors to enter billings.


• Working knowledge of how to prepare AIA billings and assemble billing with supporting documentation.


• Prepare/submit credit applications for opening new vendor accounts.


• Understand and review owner contract for accounting related tasks & responsibilities.


• Monitor the preparation and mailing of preliminary notices.


• Support other team members as requested.


• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Skills & Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or other related field from an accredited institution or four years related experience and/or training


• 2-3 years' experience in accounting or other role involving financial analysis


• Minimum two years of construction accounting experience


• Strong understanding of accounting procedures and principles


• Experience with on-line integrated accounting systems


• Ability to organize work and handle multiple projects


• Ability to instruct and review the work of employees providing assistance


• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (EXCEL, WORD and OUTLOOK)


• Detail oriented and good organizational skills


• Strong analytical skills


• Effective written and verbal English communication skills, including professional telephone manner

Preferred:

• 5-6 years' experience in accounting or other analytical role (including supervisory experience)


• Proficiency in all of the programs of the Microsoft Office suite, QuickBooks, BuildPro

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt