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Project Accountant

Lewis Builders

Job Description

Job Description

ROLE

The role of the Project Accountant is to serve as a strategic liaison between the Production and Finance departments, ensuring financial clarity and operational efficiency across all active projects. This role supports project success by maintaining accurate cash flow forecasts, managing purchase order workflows, and reinforcing compliance with financial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) through training and oversight.

KEY OUTCOMES

  1. Review and approve project-related purchase orders exceeding $2,500 within 2 business days. All approved POs include verified scope, correct cost codes, schedule alignment, and payment milestones.
  2. Approve and reconcile project-related accounts payable, including vendor invoices tied to purchase orders and company credit card transactions, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with budget parameters.
  3. Maintain and update project-level cash flow forecasts, with detailed tracking of both Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and client invoicing milestones to support proactive financial planning.
  4. Project financial closeout is completed in a timely manner, including final PO reconciliation and payment, creation of variance POs, credit card PO closeout, and resolution of outstanding invoices.
  5. Conduct financial SOP training as needed. Document and provide a monthly management report of SOP violations and recommendations for process improvement. 

COMPETENCIES

  1. Strong accounting skills
  2. Detail oriented
  3. Organized
  4. Strong communicator
  5. Strong customer service skills
  6. Self motivated - ability to self manage and thrive in autonomy 
  7. Accountable / Trustworthy
  8. Computer / tech savvy 

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