Project Accountant

About the role

McAlvain Construction, a Big-D Company, has an opportunity for an experienced Project Accountant to join our team of construction professionals based in the Boise, ID area.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain jobs/tasks in ERP System, including revenue and cost budgets.
• Monitor job budgets regularly and audit job costs, reporting issues to the project team.
• Support project team in monthly revenue and cost projections.
• Review and interface all change orders for accuracy before submission to the owner/subcontractor.
• Participate in jobsite meetings and track issues.
• Draft and review payment applications with PM.
• Daily/weekly review of labor hours ensuring correct coding and classification.
• Reconcile cost accounts and perform job cost adjustments when necessary to correctly reflect accurate costs of the project.
• Prepare owner lien waivers as needed.
• Avoidpt subcontract lien waivers and follow up with subcontractors for timely payment application submissions.
• Approve subcontractor payment applications.
• Oversee project closeout process (final billing/cost reconciliations, waiver tracking, tax releases).
• Track Builders Risk Insurance & Bonds for projects including close out.
• Preparation of state sales tax forms for projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting for a commercial construction company.
• Experience with Trimble Viewpoint is a plus but not required.
• Experience working with State contracts is a plus but not required.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to multi-task across different problems.
• An intense attention to detail.
• Exhibits the desire to be a part of a team.
• Highly organized.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite programs, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of the construction industry, project accounting, project management, with an aptitude for numbers.
• Ability to be resourceful and problem solve problems as they arise.
• Maintain a friendly and courteous attitude, even under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain an elevated level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ownership over their responsibilities and sees tasks through the finish line.

Benefits

The right kind of person is vital to us because we are constantly challenging ourselves to elevate our potential. McAlvain Construction offers a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits program that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and can vary depending on the project needs.

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction.