Project Accountant

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for day-to-day financial accounting for construction projects, supporting the Senior Project Accountant, the accounting department, and operations teams.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate project transaction postings such as cost, billing, change orders, budget adjustments, transfers, etc.
• Monitor and report on project progression at monthly project WIP review meetings.
• Analyze project expenses and budget-to-actual reports with the construction project managers to proactively identify potential cost overruns and/or financial risks.
• Monitor project cash flow and aged receivables.
• Coordinate project closeouts with project managers.
• Assist with the month-end close process ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with special projects and perform ad hoc project analysis as necessary.
• Regular attendance required according to company policy to ensure normal efficiency level.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work at a high proficiency level with a construction ERP system (CMiC experience highly desirable)
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written with ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals including coworkers, leadership, and external parties.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to be able to analyze issues and recommend solutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs, in particular Excel: pivot tables, lookups and reports.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or another related field.
• Three (3) plus years experience in commercial construction and/or cost accounting.
• Extensive understanding of project life cycle, construction costing & billing methods, WIP schedule, earned revenue, retainage, change orders, certified payrolls, project budgets, contract compliance, and construction reporting metrics.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend on an occasional basis.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on occasional basis.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.