Construction Project Accountant

About the role

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a structural steel design, engineering, detailing, fabrication, erection and retrofit company founded in 1985. Project Accountants support project invoicing and payment processes, budget-to-job cost comparisons, daily job cost reviews, subcontracts and compliance tracking, and change order workflow with the project management team.

Responsibilities

• Track compliance of all subcontractors
• Support the monthly and annual closeout process
• Review job specifications for insurance and bonding requirements
• Load weekly payment to subcontractors as payments are received from owners
• Process weekly certified payroll reports for prevailing wage projects, including collecting and managing payrolls from subcontractors
• Prepare owner and subcontractor change orders
• Prepare monthly project billings; communicate with Project Managers and principals in charge regarding contract documents and change orders related to billing
• Work with project managers to keep accounts receivable current on all projects
• Monthly analyze projects with Project Managers to prepare for financial closing
• Prepare and distribute job cost analysis and variance reports
• Create organized phase codes
• Scan and enter invoices from subcontractors into Viewpoint
• Correspond with general contractors, subcontractors, and other vendors regarding invoicing and payment inquiries
• Ensure compliance with all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions
• Directly assist project management teams with any duties required to complete projects on time and within budget
• Provide accounting assistance to Project Managers and operations staff; respond to financial questions and concerns to meet business needs

Requirements

• Prior accounting experience required; construction or manufacturing project accounting preferred
• Computer and software skills, including Microsoft Office required; Vista/Viewpoint preferred
• Ability to work with all personnel within the organization and facilitate communication effectively
• Ability to work independently and be a team player; must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced and changing environment

Certifications

• CPM / CAPM – Certified Project Manager / Associate Project Manager

Work Mode

• Hybrid

Employment Type

• Contract