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Project Accountant - General Contractor

Premier Developing
Brea, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Mandatory Requirements - 3 Years of previous experience in AR & AP in the Construction Industry; preferably General Contracting.

This position maintains the primary responsibility for all Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other accounting and general administration within our Construction Development department. Each Project Accountant may be assigned an entity, typically only (1) one project, or several projects within our local General Contracting entity.

AP Tasks include compiling and verifying invoices, verifying GL coding, and preparing purchase orders. Work closely with our Contract Admin to ensure all subcontractors have valid CSL, COI, W-9 and applicable lien releases prior to either posting the Pay App or releasing payment. Cut checks for material suppliers, and ensure applicable lien releases are in-hand, as well as any permits, or other miscellaneous expense.

AR Tasks include creating the G702 / G703, lien releases, creating a QB invoice from the values on the AIA (G702 / 703), collection calls. Billing “small jobs” through QB only. Post cash receipts and prepare Sub Payment report for Controller review. Ensure retention is accurate, adjust when dropping from 10% to 5% depending on contract.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Work with PM to ensure accurate Customer Billing Contact information, Billing systems (if any; Textura, Procore, etc)

Create AIA G702 / 703 Billings, QB Invoice, Lien Releases

Manage all Accounts Receivable.

Post all cash receipts and initiate subcontractor payment request for review with Controller.

Manage new subcontractor and new vendor setup in system.

Maintain correspondence with subcontractors and vendors

Track preliminary lien notices and insure proper lien releases are obtained from vendors prior to payment.

Identify expenditures where an invoice has not been submitted for processing.

State Registry Filings.

Manage payments to all sub-contractor invoices on a monthly basis, monitor and reconcile contractor retainage accounts.

Understand compliance issues around accounts payable process (W-9 and 1099’s)

Provide support as needed to Controller including annual audit, special projects, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES :

Good working knowledge and previous experience with QuickBooks (Enterprise). GAAP and Best Practices.

Previous experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and general accounting practices. (Construction)

Excellent writing and verbal communications skills.

Ability to work 40 hours / week; OT as needed evening and weekend hours with minimal notice.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail a must.

Ability to 10-Key.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Positive personality, attitude and professionalism.

MS Excel, Word, Gmail, and Outlook

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

Experience in Construction, preferably General Contractor

Five years or more related job experience, training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

The majority of duties are performed in an office setting; however, there will be time away

from the office i.e. special events, errands. This will require the use of your own vehicle. You must have a good driving record.

Company Description

Premier Developing is a group of companies here in California and across the United States and Mexico. Premier Developing has been in business since 2008. We are a General Contractor providing superior service to our clients. Because of the steadfast relationships with our clients, and the vision of our exceptional leadership, we anticipate an exciting time for exponential growth.

Company Description

Premier Developing is a group of companies here in California and across the United States and Mexico. Premier Developing has been in business since 2008. We are a General Contractor providing superior service to our clients. Because of the steadfast relationships with our clients, and the vision of our exceptional leadership, we anticipate an exciting time for exponential growth.

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