Project Cost Accountant (Construction)

Position:  Project Cost Accountant

Reports to:  Chief Financial Officer

Status:  Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Project Cost Accountant plays a vital role in managing the financial aspects of assigned construction projects, acting as liaison between Accounting and Operations to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting, contract/budget reconciliation, and contract modifications. This role operates under minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Input of project budgets, SOVs and change orders into ERP systems, ensuring they align with project information
• Maintain organized project contract files
• Analyze Owner’s contract for each project and become familiar with financial aspects of each contract, including costs and coding
• Review project labor and expense charges with Project Managers for accuracy and appropriateness
• Review and verify the commitments, subcontractor change orders and general conditions cost to ensure accuracy
• Track subcontract document compliance (other than insurance) and maintain diversity portals for subcontractors and Owners 
• Provide backup support for payroll 
• Facilitate project audits and subcontract closeout
• Full working knowledge of budget, contingency, allowances and profitability of projects
• Other duties, as assigned

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• High school diploma and a minimum of five-to-seven years of working experience in office/accounting/administrative environment. A degree in Accounting is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Knowledge of Viewpoint (Vista), Textura, Procore and Bluebeam is desired.
• Full working knowledge of budget, contingency, allowances, and profitability of projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to multitask
• Team player: ability to recognize how individual actions affect the team as a whole
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible and adaptable to changes to planned tasks or schedule
• Willingness to learn new responsibilities

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work 40 hours per week or more if required
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs. unassisted
• May require repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers
• May require prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing throughout workday
• Valid driver license and proof of insurability required when job duties require use of motor vehicle
• Requires exercising discretion in decision making process and maintaining strict confidentiality with respect to applicant, employee, and company proprietary information

 The preceding covers the primary duties and responsibilities of the position.  It should not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties that may be required from day-to-day.

Caliente Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000