Project Accountant

Project Accountant
Job Summary:
The Project Accountant will be responsible for all accounting duties related to specific jobs or projects assigned to them. This position will also be involved with the general accounting duties of the company and provide financial reports for each job. Joint venture and subcontracting knowledge are preferred.
Responsibilities:
•Prepare time and material invoices accurately utilizing a variety of billing rate schedules, includingcomplete support documentation, to ensure prompt payment in a timely manner
•Prepare lump sum/percent complete invoices, including assisting the Project Management withthe preparation of Schedules of Values.
•Review, verify, and input project cost items and budgets
•Verify subcontractor payment requests and report requests approved for payment
•Ensure that all costs comply with job budgets, approval, project reporting, and operatingprocedural requirements
•Analyze job to date cost vs. budgets and prepare related reports
•Review cost and variances with Project Managers and Controller
•Discuss project accounting issues with project staff
•Review subcontract and contract agreements and related changes
•Interface with subcontractors concerning payment status, lien or insurance deficits and joint checkrequirements
•Can perform financial analysis and multiple reports on projects
•Provide assistance on miscellaneous general administrative expense monitoring and input
Requirements:
•BS or BBA in Accounting. Master’s in Accounting or actively perusing holds a CPA license
•Must have at least 5 years of commercial construction accounting
•Must be proficient in usage of computerized software packages, including (Sage 300) Timberline,or similar job cost accounting systems
•Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel with advanced skills in VLookup and pivot tablesThorough knowledge of cost accounting principles
•Detail oriented with good math skills
•Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral
•Must have ability to work in a team-oriented environment
•May have to work on Jobsite and Office Conditions

Compensation:
$75,000 to $85,000 Annually