Project Accountant

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Project Accountant for projects in Hermiston, OR. The Project Accountant supports project management by providing financial information and managing project finances.

Responsibilities

• Provides information regarding project status to appropriate parties and communicates between the field and corporate office.
• Affirms job cost reports and accounts receivable reports are accurate and in balance with the general ledger.
• Ensures all information in the project cost system and supporting records are properly classified.
• Communicates with Financial Services and the Project Manager for assistance and further evaluation.
• Enters all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information.
• Processes all miscellaneous and blanket purchase order invoices in a timely manner and ensures supporting paperwork is attached, correct, and approved.
• Collaborates with key people to process monthly billings to owners and runs projected final cost reports.
• Processes subcontractor monthly pay requisitions and ensures all supporting attachments are correct. Follows up with subcontractors to obtain any missing documents so they can be paid on time.
• Maintains subcontractor/vendor purchasing register. Verify all subcontractors have current insurance certificates by checking the insurance/held check database and the fully executed contract prior to the subcontractor starting work.
• Implements and maintains a filing system according to company guidelines. Establishes and maintains files required for EEO and MBE requirements.
• Performs various administrative tasks for the jobsite, including handling incoming/outgoing mail and overnight mail; establishing new supplier accounts; purchasing office supplies; preparing payroll; answering telephones; filing, etc.
• Promotes customer relations by building effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meet or exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 2 to 4 years of experience, preferably in the construction industry on large, complex projects
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic accounting principles
• Demonstrated solid customer service skills and verbal/written skills
• Demonstrated the ability to be a team player and function in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience with Certified Payroll Preferred
• Local candidate preferred, but not required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in the construction industry on large, complex projects
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with Certified Payroll Preferred
• Local candidate preferred, but not required

Skills

• Proficiency in basic accounting principles
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Experience with Certified Payroll

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Pay

Pay range: $62,000 - $83,000

Schedule

Full-time