Project Accountant

Purpose
The purpose of this role is to assist in meeting company-wide cost objectives. Specifically, this role collects, prepares, analyzes, and communicates cost data for projects; monitors project budgets and costs; oversees and/or prepares billings and payments of project work; prepares and processes financial reporting, and completes special reports and studies as requested. This role has primary responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of cost financial reporting.

Focus & Scope
Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below:

Technical / Specialty Area

• Successfully manages the billing and payment process by entering billing quantities and posting billings
• Completes owner AFPs, submit billings and releases to owner
• Collects and reviews lien releases from subcontractors
• Provides billing worksheets to the Project Manager group periodically and as needed
• Prepares and processes client billings and vendor/subcontractor invoices and vouchers for payment
• Maintains records to verify quantities, prices, payment terms, subcontract, extra work, and other data required for reconciling invoices with payments.
• Regularly coordinates with PMs, superintendents, PE’s, and others to validate/verify costs, quantities, billings, time cards, diaries in order to quickly identify production plan breakdowns and in order to provide visibility of opportunities and risks at the appropriate management level
• Pushes straightforward Pending Change Orders (PCOs) and Subcontractor Change Orders
• Pushes complicated Pending Change Orders (PCOs) and Subcontractor Change Orders (SubCOs) with guidance from the Cost Engineering Manager, unless previously worked in billings
• Prepares straightforward and complicated job projection updates with guidance from the Cost Engineering Manager
• Prepares and processes client billings and vendor/subcontractor invoices and vouchers for payment
• Manages a medium-high volume between 25-40 jobs equivalent to $40-60 million
• Maintains records to verify quantities, prices, payment terms, subcontract, extra work, and other data required for reconciling invoices with payments.
• Provides the most current and accurate cost and budget information; collects, processes, and analyzes cost data; provides information for gain/loss reporting
• Assists in minimizing turnaround on receivables and collectables
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers, vendors, and contractors. Maintains a favorable impression of the company with external customers through professional and courteous interactions
• Responsible for completion of documentation, including files, records, reports and control documents for use in reconciling budgets, gains/loss reporting, aging statements, cost analysis, payables and receivables transactions, extra work billings, change orders, Foreman diaries and/or other as required. Documentation must be adequate to support internal and external audits
• Facilitates communication of company, project, and reporting policies and assists in preparing and maintaining up-to-date written guidelines and manuals pertaining to cost analyzing
• Actively supports the achievement of company goals and objectives by applying expert knowledge of quantitative tools and techniques, cost analysis, budgets, and special reporting to financial reporting efforts
• Performs all tasks for 90% of the jobs assigned with 10% help from Billing Assistants
• Meets financial, business, and project deadlines

Relationships, Qualifications, and Requirements
Key Relationships
Reports to:

• Project Accountant Manager

Direct Reports:

• May oversee the work of entry-level position(s)

External Customers:

• Owners, developers, private customers, public agencies, state and federal regulatory agencies, subcontractors, suppliers, union contacts, labor compliance agencies

Internal Customers:

• Project Accountant Manager, Estimators, Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Area Manager, Administrative Staff, Corporate Finance, Teichert Materials, Mobile Equipment

Role Qualifications & Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting (or related field) or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience

Experience & Industry Expertise:

• 3-5 years of experience in cost/estimating, accounting, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience

Specific Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current on all company required safety and regulatory training
• Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest
• Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end strategic sourcing process
• Excellent understanding of the construction industry, particularly in infrastructure/heavy construction
• Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams
• General financial analysis skills
• Strong ability using rigorous logic and sound reasoning to solve difficult problems
• Ability to perform total cost analysis
• Ability to plan and manage projects
• Ability to perform procurement-related economic financial analyses
• Driven to meeting or exceeding business and financial milestones
• Excellent judgment and decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to persuade and influence senior leaders across departments
• Strong communication skills: verbal, written, presentation, facilitation and listening
• Ability to collaboratively develop and engage others in a commitment to sourcing strategy, values and goals
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction
• Ability to interpret, summarize and communicate complex reports, analysis and information to others in a way that is easily understood
• Strong time management skill
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite(JD Edwards, desirable)
• Occasional overnight travel

Competencies

• Relationship Management
• Business Acumen
• Communications
• Organization and Management
• People Development
• Technology: Microsoft Office, Accounting and Finance Software, Project Management Software
• Technical competence in business and/or finance

Equipment Used, Physical Demands and Work Environment
Equipment Used:

• Personal computer, telephone, pagers, company vehicle, personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection)

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical: Sitting for long periods of time working at the computer or driving to job sites. Job site visits require walking on uneven ground, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling in confined or enclosed spaces. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May work long hours during peak seasons.
• Work Environment: Occasional job site visits may require walking on uneven ground, exposure to loud noise, dust, fumes, and extreme weather conditions prevalent at the time. May work various shifts or hours, including early mornings, dusk or evenings. Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise.

BASE SALARY RANGE:
$78,333.00 - $109,667.00
The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role, level, geographic location, relevant education, training, or experience, among other factors.

Employer Disclosure Statement
The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Teichert and its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Staffing Agencies
Teichert, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Teichert") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Teichert employees, or to Teichert’s resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teichert’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teichert’s Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

3500 American River Drive

Sacramento

California

95864

Project Accountant