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JR Merit is Hiring a Projects Accountant Near Vancouver, WA
About JR MeritJR Merit, Inc. was founded in 1997 on the belief that “merit”—the quality of being good and worthy—was something worth working for. Today, we are recognized as one of the highest-value industrial and mechanical construction contractors in the marketplace for complex infrastructure and critical plant processes. We take pride in being a union shop with a passion for surpassing client expectations.
We're growing! JR Merit offers an exciting opportunity to develop and expand your career by supporting projects in highly unique and technical industries. If you want to have a voice, influence our continued growth, and work collaboratively as a team to find innovative solutions to our clients’ construction challenges, we want to get to know you.
OverviewThe Projects Accountant is responsible for ensuring that all projects are accounted for consistently and with accurate, timely, and reliable financial information. The Projects Accountant will provide exceptional customer service and support the needs of the project management team. This individual will manage all project setup tasks, review budgets, manage project commitments, prepare financial reporting related to the projects, and assist with any other project related accounting needs. This role will partner with the Controller, Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, and Payroll Administrator (the Finance Team) to provide support and backup as needed.
The Projects Accountant has regular contact with all levels of staff, customers, and third-party partners and vendors. This position is considered part of the Finance/Accounting Team and reports to the Controller. This role is based out of our corporate office and requires in-office presence.
Essential Functions
Benefits We Offer
JR Merit, Inc provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to recruiting@jrmerit.com
Work AuthorizationJR Merit, Inc. is a federal contractor which participates in E-Verify. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Notice to Staffing Agencies and Recruiters: JR Merit does not accept unsolicited resumes, profiles, or applications. Agencies and third-party recruiters are asked not to contact JR Merit employees to present candidates unless a prior signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes submitted will be considered property of JR Merit.
We're growing! JR Merit offers an exciting opportunity to develop and expand your career by supporting projects in highly unique and technical industries. If you want to have a voice, influence our continued growth, and work collaboratively as a team to find innovative solutions to our clients’ construction challenges, we want to get to know you.
OverviewThe Projects Accountant is responsible for ensuring that all projects are accounted for consistently and with accurate, timely, and reliable financial information. The Projects Accountant will provide exceptional customer service and support the needs of the project management team. This individual will manage all project setup tasks, review budgets, manage project commitments, prepare financial reporting related to the projects, and assist with any other project related accounting needs. This role will partner with the Controller, Senior Accountant, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, and Payroll Administrator (the Finance Team) to provide support and backup as needed.
The Projects Accountant has regular contact with all levels of staff, customers, and third-party partners and vendors. This position is considered part of the Finance/Accounting Team and reports to the Controller. This role is based out of our corporate office and requires in-office presence.
Essential Functions
- Participate in the project setup process with the project management team, with an emphasis on reviewing and establishing all accounting and tax-related setup items and entering accurate data in the company ERP systems.
- Identify when project kickoff meetings are required and schedule with internal project stakeholders.
- Complete project setup tasks in Procore for project management purposes including integration from Viewpoint Vista, review of accurate budget data, updating the project directory, project admin data, prime contract, etc.
- Assist project management team as needed with creation and integration of project commitments including POs, subcontracts, PSAs, MSA work releases, and supplier agreements (M&E).
- File notice of right-to-lien for applicable projects.
- Understand all contract terms for current company projects and identify specific financial contract terms related to pricing, bonding requirements, billing, payment terms, retention, and related due dates.
- Collaborate with Accounts Receivable and project management to help ensure that billings are performed timely and accurately.
- Perform contract quality control to ensure compliance with the contract terms.
- Enter approved prime contract change orders into ERP systems including applicable costs, revenue, and issuing any required cost commitments.
- Provide support to the Project Management Team relative to project costs, phase coding, commitments, etc.
- Provide support to Accounts Receivable relative to billings, receipts, retention, and cash postings.
- Maintain a continuous line of communication to the Project Management Team/Finance Team to answer all project related accounting questions.
- Audit and resolve any project accounting issues to ensure accuracy and company credibility.
- Perform job cost adjustments as needed.
- Complete project related closeout tasks including issuing deductive change orders to subcontractors and suppliers, obtaining lien releases, archiving project documents, assisting with ERP closeout tasks, etc.
- Answer any potential month end close project related questions with regards to WIP, project costs and revenue.
- Assist with any other project related tasks such as requesting certificates of insurance, etc.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines while maintaining focus, high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- 4 years of accounting experience.
- 2 years of project accounting experience within the construction industry.
- Knowledge of construction contract terms, including understanding of contract types, pricing, and project requirements/structure.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to successful completion.
- Intermediate to advanced computer and Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong grasp of project job costing and budgetary requirements.
- Experience with committed project costs including subcontracts, POs, MSAs and PSAs.
- Experience utilizing Vista by Viewpoint.
- Knowledge of Procore Construction software.
- Experience with DocuSign/ERP accounting software.
- Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to constantly changing priorities.
- Understanding of Federal, State, and local tax laws and application to the projects.
- Critical thinking skills and analysis to audit project accounting workflow for accuracy and efficiency.
- Ability to work from remote construction job sites as needed.
- This position is based out of our corporate office in Vancouver, WA. Occasional travel may be required to support JR Merit’s projects.
- This role requires in-office presence.
- Work is generally performed while standing or sitting, in an office environment, with a computer and telephone.
- At times, work may be performed at a jobsite where additional training, certification(s), and clearances may be needed to comply with jobsite requirements.
- Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 20 pounds as needed.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Benefits We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Discretionary merit bonus
- Medical/dental/vision insurance for employees dependents
- Tiered paid time off (PTO) plan and paid holidays
- 401(k) & Match
- Career Development Map/Growth Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long Term Disability Coverage
JR Merit, Inc provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to recruiting@jrmerit.com
Work AuthorizationJR Merit, Inc. is a federal contractor which participates in E-Verify. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Notice to Staffing Agencies and Recruiters: JR Merit does not accept unsolicited resumes, profiles, or applications. Agencies and third-party recruiters are asked not to contact JR Merit employees to present candidates unless a prior signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes submitted will be considered property of JR Merit.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$66k-84k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/10/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/10/2024
WEBSITE
jrmerit.com
HEADQUARTERS
Vancouver, WA
SIZE
100 - 200
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