Project Accountant
job description
The Construction Project Accountant will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of concrete construction projects. This role involves ensuring steady cash flow, accurate financial reporting, and effective communication with all project stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Collections Management:
Responsible for collections on assigned jobs to ensure timely payments.
Vendor Management:
Create and disseminate all vendor waiver requirements.
Invoicing:
Generate, audit, and send invoices in a timely manner using external sources such as Textura and Procore for monthly billings.
Job Dashboard Maintenance:
Update job dashboard, using Excel, to include any changes that occur.
Document Management:
Receive, log, track, distribute, and file all communications, including emails and hard copy documents for assigned projects.
Project Meetings:
Attend kickoff meetings for assigned projects and enter and maintain information in the project setup record, including start and completion dates, contract status dates, and project-specific contact information.
Change Orders:
Assist with creating and processing change orders.
Project Notices:
Obtain Project Notice of Commencement or Owner Information.
Contract Review:
Provide support for contract reviews, focusing on payment and insurance portions.
Invoice Processing:
Apply invoices to the appropriate PO/commitment/subcontract and code invoices as necessary in a paperless system for routing to the Project Manager for approval, monitoring for timely processing.
Scheduling:
Coordinate with the Project Manager in preparing the schedule of values for setup in the contracts module and submission to the General Contractor.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Proficiency with accounting software and tools such as Sage 300or Procore.
Strong Excel skills for dashboard maintenance and reporting.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.