Project Accountant

Overview

Responsible for overseeing all accounting related operations of a construction project, including the production of financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of project accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk.

Primary Duties

  • Work closely with Project Team, Consultants/Contractors and Clients.
  • Review project invoicing and pay applications for accuracy and applicable back up (insurance, lien waivers, receipts, etc.)
  • Prepare monthly draw packages (containing consultant invoices, contractor pay applications and miscellaneous invoices) for Project Manager approval.
  • Assist in assembly of monthly draw packages and Project Budget Reports.
  • Assist in managing contracts, change orders, and billing within Project Budget.
  • Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Senior Project Accountant.
  • Assist in the communication and follow up with contractors, designers, owners, etc. to resolved outstanding issues.
  • Assist Project Manager(s) in the communication and coordination of project requirements, (scope, budgets, schedules, deadlines, etc.) with designers/consultants/contractors.
  • Assist in the communication of Project Manager(s) feedback of direction to designer/consultants for budget and schedule adherence.
  1. Some administrative duties.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in with an emphasis in Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of Project Accounting work experience in a Construction or Project Management environment.
  • Knowledge of AIA documents and billing.
  • Knowledge of standard contract terms, including cost-plus, lump sum, and guaranteed max price, and how they are applied in the billing process.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in excel.
  • Proactive, flexible, and comfortable with changing requirements.
  • Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Full Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation Time
401K

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