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 To apply, send your resume to William Franks, Senior Recruiter at wfranksstafffinancial.com