Project Accountant

Project Accountant/Senior Project AccountantThe Project Accountant/Sr. Project Accountant performs financial functions related to assigned construction projects including billing, expense tracking, budget management and providing accurate financial data. This role involves close collaboration with the Accounting Team, Project Managers and Business Unit Leaders. Performs other related work as required.The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Bill jobs (progress billings and/or complete) as turned in by Project Managers (PM)Create new job numbers for Project ManagersEnter new jobs, budgets, labor rate, and other data into SpectrumReview and update Contract Status Reports (CSRs) and Overview Reports for all assigned Project Managers' jobs.Attend CSR meetings with the PM CFO, Business Unit Leader, and other managementProvide contractor tax statements for jobs when requiredAssist in the audit of any jobs, as neededAssist in the annual financial audit, as neededSenior Project Accountant- meets all requirements of Project Accountant above and:Lead or assist others with special projectsAssist in covering workloads for open positions or during employee absencesPerform continuous process review and improvement through innovative thinkingProvide mentorship to new Project AccountantsTrain Project Accountants (new employees and all employees when processes change)Complete assigned Learning Management System (LMS) courses, Strength Finders Assessment and Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers (LTM)Minimum Education & Experience Required to Perform Essential Functions:Two-year Accounting degree or a minimum of two (2) years equivalent experienceExperience in construction accounting (job cost) preferredKnowledge of sales and use taxes preferredKnowledge of Microsoft applications Outlook, Excel, Word requiredMental and Physical Competencies Required to Perform Essential Functions:Strong analytical skillsAbility to recognize patterns and small inconsistenciesStrong time management skillsHigh degree of self-motivationAbility to work independently and collaborativelyStrong attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to adapt quickly to new processesCommitment to ethical integrityAbility to maintain a high degree of confidentialityEnvironmental Adaptability:Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerMay have occasional visits to a job site which would require periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairsEquipment/Tools:Laptop ComputerAccounting softwareBaker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.