Project Accountant - Construction

Project Accountant - Construction

Project Accountant – Construction (Toledo)

For more than 40 years, The Douglas Company has been controlling risk for our clients and partners while creating environments that enhance people's lives. We are committed to the highest level of value to our clients and our associates. We specialize in Senior Living and Multi-Family design and construction. With offices in the Midwest and Southeast, The Douglas Company builds projects throughout the eastern half of the United States. In order to build great projects, we hire great people. Our Associates take great pride in knowing that the projects we build help people live grow and heal. With rewarding projects, competitive wages, and a great workplace atmosphere, The Douglas Company is the place for you to succeed.

The Project Accountant position is an office administrative position and is responsible for all accounts payable requirements of a construction project including: computer data entry and A/P check processing of vendor invoices, ensuring collection of all subcontract and purchase order documents, obtaining lien waivers for all vendor payments made, while ensuring sub-contractors have proper project insurances in place. Included also will be other project requirement(s) such as monthly owner billing and sworn statement preparation. Electronic filing and imaging of invoices and other documents into the company imaging system.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Processing of all job costs in a timely and accurate manner with proper documentation
• Preparation of monthly job cost accrual reports
• Process owner billings and related sworn statements
• Process payments to subcontractors and suppliers
• Obtaining project lien waivers
• Obtaining contract documents and change orders prior to vendor payments
• Obtaining current and valid insurances
• Obtaining vendor W-9 information

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required
• Commercial Construction experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of construction job cost accounting experience required

Preferred Software Knowledge

• Knowledge of Sage 300 ERP system and Procore construction management software is a plus

Core Values

• Figure It Out - Find Ways to say "Yes", Make the Numbers Work, Solve Problems, and Be Creative.
• Client Satisfaction – Keeping commitments to our clients through reliability, quality, and service.
• Employee Empowerment - We have the utmost value for our people, we invest in their growth and empower them to make a difference.
• Execution through Proven Systems - Delivering high-quality projects by following processes and paying attention to details.
• Integrity – Doing the right thing and building trust.

Additional Information Competitive salary, benefits, and financial incentives are offered.