What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant 2 position at Manhattan Construction?

Project Accountant 2

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builderscommitted to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, ourclients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have beenwith the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it aboutManhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professionaldevelopment opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business.At Manhattan, you get :

Competitive pay and benefits.
A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
Professional development and leadership programs.
To work on exciting projects for your community.
Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet onour website : www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

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POSITION SUMMARY :

The Project Accountant 2 holds the qualitiesand responsibilities of the PA 1, as well as a focus on maintaining records andprocesses in relation to the Owner Contract and Project Budget. The positionworks under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, with guidance fromthe Director of Project Accounting, and assists in the development andexecution of the billing strategy of the Project Execution Plan. This positionmust demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills and strongcommunication and client service skills.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Process all material and subcontractor invoices for approval and inputs into the accounting system

Review subcontractors pay application information, including current contract value, stored materials, owner direct purchasing, and retainage, and communicate irregularities to the Project Manager and Subcontractor as appropriate

Requests, collects and files partial and final releases of liens

Tracks and assists with subcontractor insurance compliance renewals

Request and obtain valid W-9s for new vendors

Collects and processes Certified Payrolls when required

Receives and processes payroll for hourly employees

Assists with onboarding of new team members

Assists with the project setup process, including but not limited to Job Cost Budgets and Staff Rate verification

Assists in review of owner contracts to identify contractual terms for accounting and billing requirements with the project team and aids in documenting said requirements in the Contract Abstract

Attends 'pencil-copy' meetings with subcontractors and Owners

Attends assigned projects' PSR reviews and meetings

Routinely performs reconciliation and audit reviews to identify any over / under variances; communicates effectively and pursues resolution

Works with the Project Manager to create and monitor Billing Forecasts and Change Management

Prepare and process Owner billings on a schedule of values in accordance with contract requirements and MCC Standards (in ERP)

Generate billing backup detail and reconcile billings against job cost per MCC Standards

Prepare Job Cost Corrections as required

Reviews and provides guidance with NR forecasting to ensure its accuracy with respect to actual cost incurred

Manages the AP / AR process consistently in VISTA

Coordinates vendor payments with Corporate AP staff to ensure company policy is followed prior to payment, including adherence to pay-if-paid provisions

Set up and maintain general subcontractor correspondence and accounting files in the document control system

Helps maintain records of computer-related equipment and prepares equipment transfers as needed

Assist the Superintendent or Safety Manager in maintaining OSHA documentation and postings

Assist in Project Close Out process

Develops a basic understanding of various delivery methods through experience with a variety of project sizes and type; works across multiple projects with varying sizes and complexities

Provide general administrative support to the project team as requested

Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.

Other duties as assigned

JOB SKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES :

Strong computer skills are required. In addition to proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, the ability to learn new programs / systems quickly is essential.

Comfortable working in a paperless environment

Experience working in Vista or similar accounting system / ERP

Good time management and organizational skills

Ability to analyze, identify, and resolve issues with accounts receivable and accounts payable

Functions actively and effectively as part of a team

Basic understanding of different delivery methods and experience with variation of project size, type

Dependability

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

High school diploma or GED

4-year bachelor's degree or relevant accounting experience

6 years of industry experience

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS :

Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.

Ability to repeat the same movements.

Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.

Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.

Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.

Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver's License).

About Manhattan

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked nationalconstruction services firm that provides preconstruction, constructionmanagement, program management, general building, and design-build services.Manhattan's award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports,healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation,convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a :

20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)

ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor

Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner

2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner

2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership andheadquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and buildingexcellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethicalconduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support ourclients' long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the samereasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate towork with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.

Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, andRecruiters

Manhattan Construction will not accept candidate submission by unsolicitedthird parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicitedcandidates presented to Manhattan Construction will be considered the propertyof Manhattan Construction. Manhattan Construction will not be responsiblefor any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractualrelationship be formed by the submission. Manhattan Construction will not beobligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said thirdparties submitting candidates in this manner. Manhattan Construction only formscontracts with recruiters with whom we have an established businessrelationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contactwith Manhattan Construction from third parties must be through our HumanResources Recruiting department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contactour hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of the ManhattanConstruction Human Resources Recruiting Department by a third party will cancelany future business relationships between the third party and ManhattanConstruction.

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