Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Salary commensurate with experience.
SUMMARY
The Project Accountant is responsible for compiling, analyzing, monitoring and accurately presenting financial data for the projects they have been assigned. Responsibilities include maintaining good relations and communications with field and management personnel and other involved parties and / or stakeholders. Position requires working with tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities. The Project Accountant is responsible for financial reporting and innovation in bringing to the attention of the Project Manager, the Senior Staff Accountant and the Chief Financial Officer any cost which may affect the outcome of the job. Maintain relationships with Clients, Architects, Consultants and Subcontractors. Daily activities are conducted to promote the company's vision, mission and core values.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- High School Diploma or GED.
- MS Office, specifically Excel and Word.
- Self-starter, adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in a complex and changing environment.
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and make recommendations for resolution.
- Strong dedication to teamwork and integrity within professional work environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage expectations in a fast-paced environment while meeting competing deadlines.
- Proficiency with Document Management and Email.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelors degree or Associates degree in Accounting.Prior experience working with Accounting / Job Costing Software such as Sage and / or Timberline.Prior experience working as a Project Accountant in commercial construction.KEY QUALITIES OF A PROJECT ACCOUNTANT :
Strong attention to detail.Positive Attitude.Practical experience and strong communicator.Cooperation and Teamwork.Self-Starter.Strong willingness to learn and grow in the role.CORE COMPETENCIES :
Is proactive, anticipates need, and takes initiative when needed.Time Management (ability to meet deadlines).Critical thinking and strong analytical skills.Strong strategic thinker and planner.Highly organized.Strong attention to detail.Dependable and Punctual.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Adheres closely to financial policies and procedures while communicating swiftly any potential profitability or risk to management.Set up, lead, oversee and implement procedures to ensure client contractual requirements are met in regard to progress billing, invoicing, change orders, and applicable accounts payable auditing.Perform client contract analysis to determine the billing deadlines, payment terms, billable and non-reimbursable expenses, agreements for insurance and fee billings along with approved billing rates for staff and / or trade labor.Regularly audit client billing and project ledger, ensuring both are meeting with contract requirements and Company policy.Audit accounts payable for subcontractor invoice processing, ensuring all applicable lien waivers are submitted and contracts and insurance requirements are in place prior to scheduling payments.Report to project team any subcontractor payment issues swiftly.Manage month close process ensuring all client bills and project costs are posted.Update monthly project assets and rentals for insurance documentation with project team.Ensure final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements have been met and agreed to by subcontractors prior to issuing final payments.Assists with all internal and external audit requests.Understands and utilizes the Company Policy and Procedures Manual and Best Practices Guidelines including Master Forms Library.Performs other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.Establishes and maintains the project filing system and performs general office and administrative duties as needed.Management of Job data entryCreating and updating Build files
Owner Pay Applications (OPA)Subcontractor Pay Applications (SPA)Enter Subcontractor Payment ApplicationsCoding
Update Notice To Owner (NTO) logHH2 codingCommunicationProject Managers
SubcontractorsManage paper mailComplianceRequest and verify releases and COIs
Payment ProcessingFile organizationSave OPAs
Manager emailsProcess and Save COIsCollect and Process Partial and Final ReleasesEEO STATEMENT : As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
