Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Project Accountant is responsible for fulfilling the project accounting requirements for projects, including day-to-day interface with project teams, subcontractors and other personnel. The Project Accountant is responsible for maintaining all accounting records and collecting all financial paperwork associated with the project.
Preconstruction:
- Attend project award meeting
- Request job numbers/division setups
- Bonds/Business licenses (new/renewals)
- Input buyout matrix upon project award
- Understand client contract terms (billings, reporting, closeouts, etc.)
- Attend project start-up meeting / field kick off
Construction / Closeouts:
- Coordinate with construction team on client billings
- Prepare & submit client billings
- Assist with subcontractor waiver collection
- Coordinate with project team for timely closeout
- Schedule/attend project closeout meeting
- Release Notice of Completions
- Follow up with client for all accounts receivable - escalate any potential issues in a timely manner
- Attend production calls
- Responsible for Sage entries including budgets, subcontractor contracts and change orders
Subcontractor/Vendor Payments:
- Update subcontractors on payment status as required
- Verify subcontractor compliance prior to authorizing release of payment
- Track subcontractor preliminary notices / ensure dual party checks and/or waivers are secured from all 2nd tier vendors.
- Make weekly suggestions for selected subcontractor payments
- Manage preliminary notices / dual party check agreements
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent in work experience is preferred.
- Must have the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and interact effectively at all levels within the organization
- Minimum of two (2) years of project accounting experience preferred
- Strong Analytical Skills are required
- Construction industry experience required
- Sage experience preferred
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Program desired (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Event 1 / Office Connector experience a plus