Construction Project Accountant

Construction Project Accountant

Our client, a growing construction company has a need for a Construction Project Accountant

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
• 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 three years of construction accounting experience
• Demonstrated high competency with fully integrated ERP system
• Microsoft Office Proficiency (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Excellent communication and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task and juggle many competing priorities simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Commercial/Contractor Construction experience required
• Knowledge of AIA & Vista Viewpoint or similar construction software preferred