Project Accountant

The Project Accountant will be responsible for performing basic to advanced level accounting duties of assigned project(s), including transactional accounting and complex invoicing reviews, as well as analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports to support the controls department and operations team of the assigned project(s).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This role has no supervisory responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with a strong work ethic and follow-through. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Core duties and responsibility include the following:

· Audit review and process contractor invoices to ensure contract compliance and mechanical accuracy of billing all budget line items. (Contracts -CMR, Lump Sum, Cost Plus, On-Call, etc.)

· Advanced knowledge of project finances with the ability to independently evaluate a project's financial performance and provide recommendations to the Project Manager.

· Perform contract and task order reviews for contract compliance while understanding project schedules, budgets and risks.

· Enter project budgets (SOV) for each new project assigned into the automated system.

· Review task orders, change orders, work authorizations, purchase orders and certified payroll for contract compliance and funding availability before routing and execution.

· Performs any necessary cost transfers to accurately record job cost activity.

· Resolve outstanding invoicing issues or discrepancy with subcontractors, consultants, and vendors.

· Perform final review of invoices once approved by project manager and area director to ensure all information is accurate before sending to AP for payment.

· Manage the approval process for tracking invoices to ensure timely payments have been issued.

· Assists with month-end reconciliation, including financial reports.

· Provides additional analytical support regarding project status and performance as needed.

· Assists in preparation of project-specific audits by providing documentation and backup required by external auditors.

· Conducts final review of all project financials to ensure billings and cost budgets are balanced, complete and ready to close.

· Assists Project Manager in closing projects and contracts once project is complete and all costs are billed, transferred, and issued.

· Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work independently, and comply with company policies and procedures.

· Provides knowledge and assistance on special tasks requested of the department, management and stakeholders as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities, workflow and meet all deadlines.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

· Experience in construction project invoicing and billing (AIA).

· Proficiency with office automation, accounting software, technology, spreadsheets, excel, pivot tables (formulas, data format/sort/filter, Vlookup).

· Great team player with effective, strong capable interpersonal and communication skills and a positive attitude.

· Keeping project managers informed regarding subcontractor bills, documents, contracts, and reconciliation projects of concern.

· Exceptional judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent relevant work experience.

· Experience with the Construction, Architecture and Engineering or related industry (Aviation/Transportation).

Thank you for your interest in COCG! We look forward to reviewing your information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,055.00 - $81,330.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90045: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90045

Salary : $65,055 - $81,330