What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at Plano-Coudon?
Job Description
Job Description
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for all aspects of job cost accounting for commercial construction projects, including budgets, contracts, subcontractor and owner invoices, issue resolution, and monthly reporting and analysis. The Senior Staff Accountant partners with and supports project teams in monitoring the financial performance of our jobs. The Senior Staff Accountant also contributes to the accounting team by performing general accounting functions, such as supporting the yearly audit, tax preparation, year-end close, and maintaining cash position and projections.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Project Accounting
Maintain job cost for multiple construction projects from pre-construction to close-out. Includes monitoring budgets and commitments, processing subcontractor and vendor invoices, preparing drafts of owner invoices, and resolving issues.
Projects may be complex, vary in size / scope / dollar value, or have special requirements.
Project Management Support
Partner with the project manager and other team members to monitor overall project financial status.
Prepare for and attend progress meetings with project teams.
Gather Work in Place (WIP) reports from Project Executives to compile into the master WIP (firm-wide WIP schedule).
Perform analysis to identify errors, inconsistencies, etc.
Prepare monthly financial report with current profitability estimates and identify risks and opportunities.
General Accounting
Support a range of general accounting responsibilities.
Maintain cash position and assist in projection.
Contribute to monthly and year-end close processes; prepare entries, workpapers, and financial statements; and conduct analysis.
Support the annual audit and tax preparation.
Provide general accounting support to other business entities including real estate holdings, a 503(c), etc.
Process Improvements
Continually look to identify and implement process improvements to gain efficiency and adapt to external or internal changes.
Effectively leverage technology to advance business needs.
Essential Skills and Experience :
BS Degree in Accounting
5 years of accounting experience
Prior experience with a general contractor required
Familiarity with Sage CRE 300 / Timberline, Timberscan, Procore, a plus
Expert-level Excel skills required.
Highly accountable
Strong attention to detail
High integrity; trustworthy
Holds self to a high standard of excellence
Interested in continually learning and developing skills
Willing to visit job sites and educate themselves about the industry
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