What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Shiel Sexton?
About Shiel Sexton
At Shiel Sexton We Build For People Who Expect More.
Shiel Sexton has a deep bench of resources with over 300 professionals specializing in all facets of the construction industry including: Project Management, Field Supervision, Green Building Expertise, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Safety Management and Quality Assurance. We have a passion for creating a great building experience which pushes us to an exceptional standard each day.
As a 100% employee-owned company, we understand that delivering exceptional results for our clients is a team effort driven by passionate people who are proud of the work they do. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment with wide ranging experience, knowledge, and strengths to promote collaborative teamwork where your voice will be heard. A company is only as great as its employees, and we believe our team is the greatest.
Project Accountant at Shiel Sexton
The Project Accountant position with Shiel Sexton is a mid-level accounting position which requires proficiency in project/cost accounting, a high level of detail, accuracy, and timeliness with strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritizing abilities. The successful candidate will have experience in processing monthly project billings as well as strong accounts payable experience.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Preparation of project billings in accordance with contract terms using ERP accounting system and in AIA G702/G703 format
- Preparation of supplemental schedules for project billings (Sworn Statements, Schedule of Values, Lien Waivers)
- Processing and reviewing project payables and reviewing subcontractor billing documents for completeness.
- Job cost review and adjustments
- Project close procedures
- End-to-end project support partnering with the Project Operations Team
- Mentoring and training other team members in the accounting department
- Using independent judgement and discretion to identify problems and making recommendations for solutions
Skills/Qualifications:
- Degree in Accounting or similar preferred
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in Project/Cost Accounting with a thorough understanding of project/cost accounting principles, practices, and methods
- Strong experience in ERP Accounting System (Vista Viewpoint preferred)
- Understanding of various contract types of Project billings (Lump Sum, T&M, GMP)
- Knowledge of subcontract commitments and purchase orders
- Understanding of retainage principles
- Ability to read and understand billing requirements
- Understanding of stored material lifecycle in project billings
Competencies:
Along with effective interpersonal and communication skills and dedication to teamwork and integrity the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:
- Collaborative – desire to work with the team to improve and streamline processes
- Initiative — Ability to understand what tasks need to be completed without direction
- Communication — Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with internal and external teams
- Results driven — strong sense of urgency and comfortable working with deadlines
- Thoroughness — Ensuring that one’s work is complete and accurate
- Flexibility — Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology
- Team Champion – a champion for Shiel Sexton and the Project Accounting Team
Please note sponsorship and/or relocation are not available for this position.
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies: Shiel Sexton prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third-party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through any means (e-mail, fax, phone, mail, verbal referral) to Shiel Sexton or any employee of Shiel Sexton. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Shiel Sexton by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement in place for the specific position or without a specific open requisition, Shiel Sexton explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.
