Project Accountant - Freitag-Weinhardt, Inc

Freitag-Weinhardt, Inc. – Project Accountant

Our nearly 140 years of building communities in which we work and play, started with one man and one dream. Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships , insisting on making a Positive Community Impact , with Safety Always , all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality.

Freitag-Weinhardt is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We have an excellent reputation in the mechanical construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years. Our highly qualified team is committed to excellence and has a philosophy of "customer satisfaction is #1."

We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Project Accountant . Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you!

This is a fully onsite position located in Terre Haute, with no remote or hybrid options. 

Responsibilities 

A Freitag-Weinhardt Project Accountant routinely, accurately, and consistently maintains and completes the assigned accounting functions for each assigned project in a manner that minimizes errors, redundancies, discrepancies, audits, and reconciliations. By completing assigned tasks effectively and timely, a Project Accountant contributes to the accounting department operating in an efficient and reliable manner.

Duties

• Process customer billings by job timely and accurately each month
• Work with Project Manager to ensure customer billings are prepared per contract requirements and all associated schedules are completed
• Monitor job cost reports for inconsistencies and corrections
• Work with Project Manager to maintain job cost estimates and change orders
• Process accounts payable for subcontractors timely, checking against contract and verifying accuracy with contract requirements
• Ensure subcontractors are following waiver and insurance requirements
• Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to ensure completion of all duties and tasks assigned
• Always Represent Company with professionalism and a commitment to quality
• Regular and reliable attendance at work
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by Company Management

Key Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership
• Collaborator
• Integrity
• Organized and systematic
• Proactive problem solver with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Commitment to excellence

What it takes

• 1-2 years of accounting experience required
• Construction accounting experience preferred
• Associate degree in Accounting or other related field
• Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Lien waivers, sworn statements, and XBE reporting.
• Experience using a Job Cost ERP System is a plus. Viewpoint is preferred.
• High level of organization and attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication.

Freitag-Weinhardt offers a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of project work. Working at Freitag, you can expect:

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. 
• Basic life insurance and short-term & long-term disability insurance is paid for by Freitag-Weinhardt.
• Discretionary yearly bonus program.
• A generous PTO bank.