Construction Project Accountant

Summary

Performs accounting functions within the organization's established policies. Verifies records of amounts due and makes sure invoices are paid according to terms and discounts taken. Processes and verifies, and assigns expense codes to invoices. Supplies regular or written reports. Suggests improvements in processes to increase effectiveness of unit.

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintains net 30 payment terms and follows-up of pending invoices.
• Maintains open lines of communication with all vendors, subcontractors and their subs/material suppliers.
• Maintains open lines of communication with all job sites and facilitates resolution of potential problems.
• Processes subcontractor requisitions & invoices on a monthly/daily basis or as called for by schedule.
• Monitors and expedites payment on vendors that offer early payment discounts & D&B reporting vendors.
• Verifies contracts and/or purchase orders for subcontractors and/or vendors as required.
• Selects subcontractors’ payments per cash flow instructions.
• Notifies/ distributes Subcontractor payments and ensures maximum compliance with established policy prior to releasing.
• Monitors compliance with Joint Check Agreements and/or vendor credit terms to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Assists with all vendor inquiries and status of accounts.
• Maintains vendor setup, corresponding to W-9 information.
• Prepares annual 1099 Forms and maintains accurate up-to-date information for year end.
• Visits the jobsite periodically to ensure that procedures are being followed, deadlines for month-end are met and to promote communication between the field and accounting department.
• Close out project accounts upon project completion.
• Reconciles AIA Payment Applications and revises if necessary.
• Monitors compliance with DPO Program and ensures DPO Vendors are getting paid per contract.
• Monitors Job Cost reports for inconsistencies (Negative variance, etc.)
• Prepares Job Cost records for an accurate and timely monthly close-out.
• Other duties as assigned

Specific Responsibilities (AP Legal)

• Maintains/Updates Subs insurance/release files and insures maximum compliance with established policy.
• Releases of Lien - prepares and distributes to owners upon request of PM for owner billing.
• Sends out Sworn Statements to vendors/suppliers of subcontractors as necessary.
• Keeps current and accurate account of all Notice to Owners, Notice of Non-Payments, Claim of Liens, Releases and Sworn Statements in order to avoid any legal issues.

Specific Responsibilities (Job Cost)

• Processes Job Cost Change Transmittals (JCCT and CBARs)
• Verifies change orders on requisition with Job Cost.
• Updates committed costs as warranted.
• Monitors Job Cost reports for inconsistencies (Negative variance, etc.)
• Prepares Job Cost records for an accurate and timely monthly close-out by the deadlines set.

Specific Responsibilities (Accounts Receivable)

• Indexing releases of lien and certificates of insurance.
• Update Certificates of Insurance.

Skills / Knowledge

• Upholds a professional image to those outside the firm.
• Knowledge of CMiC Accounting system (Required)
• Knowledge of Timberline and pVault softwares (Desirable).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of Office 365
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications and Experience

• More than Three (3) years of experience in an accounting.
• More than Two (2) years of experience in construction.

The above description covers the principal tasks and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

MCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of consideration for employment with MCM are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local law.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

• Will you be willing to go through a background check?
• Will you be willing to take a drug test ?
• Have you previously been employed by MCM, StrongCore Group, or any of its subsidiaries?
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., E-3, H-1B, O-1, TN, etc. visa status)?
• Have you ever been convicted of a crime (including misdemeanor, felony, or criminal negligence)?
• Have you ever pled no contest, nolo contendere, or had adjudication withheld on any charge (including misdemeanor, felony, or criminal negligence)?
• Do you have any pending criminal charges (including misdemeanor, felony, or criminal negligence)?
• Have you been placed in a pre-trial diversion program, pre-trial intervention program, or prosecution deferred program?

Experience:

• Sage: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• CMiC: 1 year (Preferred)
• Accounting: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000