What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Robert Half?
We are searching for a skilled Project Accountant to join our team located in Haslet, Texas. As a Project Accountant, your role will center on overseeing financial aspects of our construction projects, from setting up new projects in the accounting system, managing monthly billing processes, to ensuring the completion of all financial obligations during project closeout. Responsibilities:• Represent the company's guiding principles and culture through your work.• Ensure proper documentation and coding when setting up new construction projects in the accounting system.• Organize and maintain all project files, both physical and digital, for easy access.• Review contracts to determine specific billing requirements, such as retainage percentage, Certificate of Insurance compliance, Builder Risk policies, Bonding information, WRAP/CCIP/OCIP compliance, taxable or non-taxable classification, and Certified Payroll requirements.• Import standard costs for all construction projects and maintain their budgets.• Oversee the monthly billing process, ensuring adherence to due dates, lien waivers, certified payroll processing, and document compliance.• Reconcile any discrepancies when receiving and posting billing payments.• Track all approved change orders.• Attend project meetings weekly, providing updates on accounting and financial insights.• Monitor receivables to ensure timely payment and proactively address outstanding balances.• Provide financial analysis and support to the Project Manager and team on all aspects of construction accounting.• Manage and maintain cash flow for projects, identifying potential financial risks.• Ensure invoices and/or checks are properly coded, entered, prepared, and issued to vendors and/or customers.• Oversee project closeout, ensuring all financial transactions and obligations are settled.• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices, construction industry regulations, and compliance requirements.• Assist in implementing and enforcing accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
