What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT ACCOUNTANT position at Nox Group?
As we continue our growth over the next several years and are looking for a Project Accountant to join our team. You will work on some of our more strategic, high-profile accounts while working closely with our Project Managers and Project Engineers to monitor the progress of projects, investigate variances, coordinate compliance documents, and ensure project billings are issued and payments are collected in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
Contracts/New Projects:
- Set up new projects and ensure adherence to all contractual requirements
- Process and verify budgets
- Order and track compliance documents (insurance, bonds, lien waivers)
- Support and work closely with Operations regarding contracts, changes, job cost transfers, and any additional services-related to financials
- Maintain project’s financial structure and ensures company policies and procedures are adhered to
- Assist PMs for Month End and WIP preparations
Subcontracts/Change Orders:
- Issue Subcontractor documentation in accordance with contracts
- Monitor, process, and issue change orders
- Process Subcontractor AP billings
- Manage Subcontract compliance, insurance, lien waivers, retention, and W-9
- Research and resolve any Subcontractor billing issues
Accounts Receivable:
- Compile, prepare, and submit monthly project billings per contract requirements
- Complete monthly Work-In-Process (WIP) review to analyze and monitor project profitability, percent complete and billing/payment status
- Manage owner and subcontractors’ schedules of values
- Research and resolve billing and/or payment discrepancies
- Identifies and resolves project-related accounting issues
- Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing
- Perform additional assignments, as needed
Qualifications
- Accounting experience, with at least 3 years of solid project accountant experience
- Experience with Spectrum Software a plus
- Experience in construction accounting
- Knowledge of the project structure in a General Contractor/Subcontractor business environment
- Ability to work well with others under deadlines and respond to changes in priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills a plus
- Strong problem-solving and analysis skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong service orientation
- Proficient with MSFT Office Applications
Education/Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred or equivalent experience in accounting
