Construction Project Accountant

Construction Project Accountant

Our client is growing and needs to add a Construction Project Accountant to their accounting team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of construction accounting experience.

Duties:

• Responsible for the processing, reviewing, tracking and maintenance of all payment applications from subcontractors, accounts payable for purchase orders, and misc. accounts payable for multiple projects
• Assist management with profitability projections, manage Work In Process reporting and projections and investigate project variances
• Responsible for job cost accounting including budget control, change order tracking, committed cost control, and job cost transfers
• Process project billings, owner payment applications and project budgets
• Communicate with project managers, vendors, and external parties to manage draw requests/requirements
• Interface with Project Managers, senior management, and contract administrators on all aspects of construction accounting
• Responsible for full cycle Accounts Payable - inclusive of data entry, check run selection, audit confirmations, vendor statement review and annual 1099 filings
• Assure accounts payable is coded to proper GL account number, job number and cost code and subsequently distributing to Project Management team for approval
• Responsible for lien waiver generation, subcontractor insurance verification, subcontractor business license, and W-9 updates for vendors
• Prepare monthly projection reports or other reports as needed (i.e. open payables, job cost, etc.)
• Assist in the development for new systems/processes for the department
• Tracking and updating various logs (i.e. utilities, lumber, appliance, and others as necessary)

Requirements

• Minimum of Three years of project accounting experience in construction industry require
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Must be a team player
• Ability to take the lead to initiate new processes
• Excellent communication (written and oral), organizational, and follow-up skills
• Data entry and attention to details
• Vista and Procore Software experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office; proficiency in Word, Excel preferred

Our client offers a competitive salary and full benefits including matching 401k