What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant - Commercial Construction position at The Hagerman Group?
Who is the Perfect Candidate? We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented commercial construction accountant to join our dynamic team! In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting project teams by delivering timely, accurate, and impactful financial information. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the project team, ensuring seamless processing of project billings and payables in alignment with company procedures and deadlines. Your efforts will be key in driving accurate allocations and ensuring prompt payments. Join us and make a meaningful impact!
Role and Responsibilities
- The Project Accountant will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of multiple contracting projects, including both lump sum and Cost-Plus contracts.
- Completing billing invoices and processing monthly pay applications to owners, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
- Reviewing job cost activity for accurate coding and conducting AP invoice imports from Timber Scan, including managing AIA invoices and lien waivers.
- Clarifying questionable invoices and securing necessary approvals and documentation for all invoices and cost revisions.
- Setting up projects in accounting software and importing estimates into project management software while verifying original estimates.
- Establishing the Schedule of Values and original budget for projects.
- Processing ERP integrations for purchase orders, contracts, and change orders, addressing any errors in collaboration with project management.
- Responding to vendor inquiries and following up on outstanding receivables.
- Completing required lien waivers and managing subcontractor lien waiver collection for accuracy and completeness.
Additional duties The Project Accountant will handle job cost adjustments, project close procedures, subcontractor compliance reviews, and timely payments. They will manage reconciliations of job costs and accounts
Minimum qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent; a College degree in Accounting or a related discipline is preferred.
- At least 5 years of work experience, including a minimum of 1 year in industry-related accounting, which can include internships. A BA/BS/AS in Accounting or similar can substitute for up to 4 years of experience.
- Experience working in CMiC strongly preferred.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel, and PDF editing software.
- Knowledge of accounting software (such as CMiC) and project management software (Procore preferred).
- Understanding of construction accounting principles, including financial reporting, budgeting, and accounts payable.
- Ability to obtain a notary in the respective state of employment.
Who is Hagerman?
Since 1908 The Hagerman Family has built trust and earned confidence as leaders in diverse markets of the construction industry. We are a construction solution provider.
Why Choose US? Imagine a career where you impact communities. A place where you are collaborating with a team to build an enduring space where your community thrives. A place where you can develop your career with a purpose.
What We DO:
General Contracting
Construction Management
Design-Build
Self- performance
Markets Involved In:
Healthcare
Education
Industrial
Civic/Public
Corporate
When you join Hagerman, you will help build the future, so it only makes sense that we invest in you. Hagerman’s complete benefits package for regular, full-time employees includes:
- Relocation Accommodations
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Incentive
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation Days of Paid Time-off
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Retirement Program (with company match)
- Summer Hours
- Employee Assistance Program
- Optional, Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Continuing Education Opportunities
- Support for Volunteer Work
- Growth opportunities - Career Pathing Program!
- The Hagerman Institute - Customized Learning & Development
- Thriving Collaborate Culture
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus
- Parental Leave
Want to Learn More Apply Now or send your resume to our Talent Acquisition Manager, Shermeen Zaidi to set up a meeting at szaidi@hagermangc.com
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test, or have an active CCS (or equivalent) status. This position does not include sponsorship for US Work Authorization.
Notice to third parties: Please note that Hagerman does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Hagerman will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Hagerman explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Hagerman.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
