Construction Project Accountant - Growth & Top Benefits

About Alston Construction Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years, we have been a true partner, an honest advisor, as well as a responsible contractor for our clients. We believe the success of any project depends upon a strong builder client relationship, and a commitment to establishing common goals and objectives from the project start. Alston Construction offers a diverse background of general contracting, construction management and design‑build experience of industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail and government projects. We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, life insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth 401(k), After‑Tax Roth In‑Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more! Job Summary Responsible for providing timely and accurate project accounting services on multiple projects for assigned area(s), including project accounting analysis and review, financial analysis, budgetary analysis, and related reports. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review, analyze, and communicate project financial data that reflects actual financial performance against established budgets. Effectively communicate with Project Managers, management and others regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to billing. Create and oversee timely processing of owner contracts. Report to the Project Manager on the cost status of the General Conditions as well as overall project costs as they relate to budgeted amounts and their impact on project profitability. Work with project managers in obtaining necessary information to generate timely monthly cost reports. Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing. Work with Project Managers to develop and prepare monthly owner draws and related schedules of values. Execute lien notices for subcontractors. Make and implement recommendations to improve department processes and procedures and participate in monthly project review meetings, looking for ways to increase client satisfaction, improve efficiency and improve profitability. Gather appropriate information from a variety of resources that contributes to planning, proposal preparation, responses to customers, budgeting, and other related activities. Input, track, and reconcile all job cost related payables. Review and input all subcontractor pay applications and their related schedules of values. Process payments to trades and subs in a timely manner and ensure that everyone complies with requisition due dates established by the schedule or contract documents. Process monthly owner invoices and lien waivers. Process monthly billing and any adjustments. Verify receipt of General Liability and Builder’s Risk Certifications for each project in conjunction with the project team and Risk Management. Work with Project Managers to close out projects in CMiC. Maintain thorough and organized project accounting files, to include related lien releases. Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field. Minimum of 5 years of project accounting experience with a construction general contractor. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alston Construction