What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant - Construction position at Staff Financial Group?
Project Accountant - Construction
Our client, a growing construction company has a need for a Project Accountant.
Duties:
- Responsible for the processing, reviewing, tracking and maintenance of all payment applications from subcontractors, accounts payable for purchase orders, and misc. accounts payable for multiple projects
- Assist management with profitability projections, manage Work In Process reporting and projections and investigate project variances
- Responsible for job cost accounting including budget control, change order tracking, committed cost control, and job cost transfers
- Process project billings, owner payment applications and project budgets
- Communicate with project managers, vendors, and external parties to manage draw requests/requirements
- Assure accounts payable is coded to proper GL account number, job number and cost code and subsequently distributing to Project Management team for approval
- Responsible for lien waiver generation, subcontractor insurance verification, subcontractor business license, and W-9 updates for vendors
- Prepare monthly projection reports or other reports as needed (i.e. open payables, job cost, etc.)
- Assist in the development for new systems/processes for the department
- Tracking and updating various logs (i.e. utilities, lumber, appliance, and others as necessary)
Requirements:
- Minimum three years of construction accounting experience
- Demonstrated high competency with fully integrated ERP system
- Microsoft Office Proficiency (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Excellent communication and time-management skills
- Ability to multi-task and juggle many competing priorities simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Commercial/Contractor Construction experience required
- Knowledge of AIA & Vista Viewpoint or similar construction software preferred
