Accountant - Project Cost Accounting

About the role

The Plante Moran Realpoint team is seeking an experienced Project Cost Accountant to join our team. This position involves recording, reporting, and tracking real-time costs for our construction projects, collaborating closely with project managers, clients, contractors, and construction managers.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and balance project-related accounts
• Develop cash flow and cost-to-complete reports
• Verify change orders and payment requests against contract requirements
• Track essential project documentation, such as bonds and insurance certificates
• Review and apply contract requirements
• Maintain the project's PMIS (e.g., e-Builder) to enable internal and external clients to monitor project status and financials
• Document accounting processes and procedures, as well as project governance
• Review AIA payment applications
• Engage and collaborate with the client and project team to identify and resolve issues
• Periodically visit project and client sites to provide client updates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business administration (preferably accounting)
• 3+ years accounting experience including experience with budgeting and cash flow management
• Industry experience with commercial real estate (Real Estate Broker, Lending Office, Internal Real Estate Department) is highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability for numeric analysis, contract comprehension, issue resolution, and collaboration in a team environment

What makes us different?

We are a relatively jerk-free firm with a world-class culture, consistently recognized as one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all staff feel accepted and valued. We strive to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the communities we serve.

Pay

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00

Schedule

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.