Project Accountant - San Jose

Job Description

Job Description

Skyline is Building Better Together

Come join us at Skyline Construction, a leader in commercial interior construction founded in 1996. Today, Skyline operates multiple offices located throughout California, Washington, and Illinois. Skyline is 100% employee-owned, and has been recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces for the past 5 years.  We believe that we are “building better together.”

Project Accountants work directly with our Project Managers on a wide range of accounting functions including assisting with billings, job costs and invoicing. You will report directly to the Controller. This is a 100% in-office position based in our San Jose office, located in Santana Row. 

• Assist in the accounting and processing of payables for subcontractor invoices
• Assist with project close process
• Track lien waivers, retention payments, vendor/sub inquiries
• Work with Project Managers in the billing process through Timberline billing module
• Assist with determining gross margins, client billing requirements, and other job cost processes
• Assist with job cost process through Timberline job module
• Assist is collections and recording cash
• Assist with month end closing
• Assist with development and implementation of internal controls, policies and procedures

• 2+years of recent accounting experience
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major coursework in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Strong problem solving and oral and written communication skills
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional and able to work calmly under pressure
• Resourceful and able to track down answers
• Strong computer skills, particularly Excel 
• Experience with Sage/Timberline accounting software a plus

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Medical Insurance plan options including an HSA plan with Company deductible contributions.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan Matching
• Unlimited PTO
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Gym reimbursement program
• Ability to enroll in various voluntary benefits (Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance and more.)

The actual salary will be carefully considered based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Based on you meeting our benefit eligibility requirements, we offer the following benefits: health, disability, life, dental, vision, Employee Stock Ownership Program and other retirement plans.

Skyline is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, military/veteran or disability status or any other bases under the law.

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