What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accoutant position at Northstar Construction Services?
Project Accountant
DESCRIPTION:
This position will be responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and job costs functions for specific projects within the accounting department. The Project Accountant reports to the Project Account Manager. This is a full-time, salary, exempt, in-person position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze and maintain project expenses
- Manage the budget and pending collections
- Subcontractor billing and processing
- Subcontract Document Control-lien releases, W-9’s, insurance certificates
- Invoice coding and data entry
- Draw requests to Owner for work that is completed
- Check issuance
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Regularly required to sit, use fingers to type, talk, and hear.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach.
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
OTHER DUTIES:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Northstar Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None. This position will not have any direct reports.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role will use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and/or printers.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working for a general contractor or subcontractor in the construction industry is preferred
- Excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to follow standard filing procedures
- Proven ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Prior experience with AIA contract documents preferred
- Prior experience with Concur and Spectrum preferred
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
An Associate’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or a related field is preferred.
