What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant – Finance Department position at Place Services, Inc.?
Project Accountant – General Contracting Division – Accounting Department
We have an immediate need for a Project Accountant in our Shared Services Division to be based out of our Canton, GA office location.
The Project Accountant will support projects with overall accounting and financial activities and monitor project financial performance.
Who We Are:
Place Services Inc. is a leading commercial construction company with our headquarters based in Canton, Georgia. Since 2006 we have grown largely due to how we view and treat our customers. We also provide our employees with a culture that allows for growth and the opportunity to learn more about construction in the local and nationwide markets.
We offer our employees a competitive base salary with bonus potential, as well as medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance. Place Services Inc. contributes to your 401K upon your eligibility to participate in the program and offers a generous PTO program along with paid holidays.
Growing from a team of 4 at inception to over 800 strong today, we assist our clients by providing them with construction excellence in service and product in every front available and needed. Our depth of clients expertise ranges from the grocery industry to big box retail as well as both state and Federal government projects in military and healthcare.
What You’ll Do:
- Prepare and distribute monthly reports on project status including budget and forecasting for project reviews.
- Coordinate with the project team to reflect changes in project scope or timeline.
- Assist the operations team to efficiently handle all details of the project including communications with the contractors and vendors, reviews invoices, and ensure contract requirements are met.
- Establish reliable lines of communication with the Project Management team to ensure all Purchase Requisitions are entered accurately into the accounting system.
- Assist Project Coordinators with follow-up on any aspects associated with the project reconciliation to help resolve obstacles that could keep the project from billing.
- Research prior projects assigned and reconcile as needed.
- Communicate with Project Managers and Project Coordinators to resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare final invoice for project managers to review with customers for final payment.
- Change Order review and input into the workbook system.
- Work with Finance and Accounting departments on issue resolution of invoices to ensure accurate and timely payments.
- Monitor and control project budgets, identifying any cost overruns and suggesting corrective actions to keep projects within financial limits.
- Work with project managers to improve project cash flow by reducing the average collection period on receivables and optimizing payment schedules to align with project milestones.
- Perform ad hoc requests.
Who You Are:
- Excellent with Details - able to catch small errors and consistently produce work with nearly 100% accuracy; focus on quality.
- Team Player - we over me mentality; considers how actions will impact the whole group.
- Effective Communicator - strong in both verbal and written modes; displays professionalism in all circumstances to represent the company well.
- Flexible - understands the shifting business priorities and pivots easily to change.
- Continuous Improvement - displays a personal desire to learn and grow; contributes new ideas to the company for improvement.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree or related experience in accounting or finance.
- 2-3 years project management and/or construction accounting experience
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience in QuickBooks is a plus.
- Exceptional organizational skills include compiling, sorting, and amending documents.
- Must be an effective communicator and team player.
- Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate information or possible resolutions in a concise and timely manner.
- Fosters a positive work environment with both external and internal customers through demonstration of strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Highest standards of accuracy and precision; data entry skills and attention to detail required.
- Solid mathematical skills and ability to reconcile project costs and margins
- Knowledge of engineering, architectural and construction invoice processing procedures and project accounting.
As an EEO employer, Place Services, Inc. is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal access to employment opportunities, regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Place Services, Inc. shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
