Project Accountant

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds. POSITION PURPOSE The Project Accountant’s primary responsibility is to monitor job profitability for their Division. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Including But Not Limited To) Set up and maintain budgets/contractsReporting of all pending and approved change orders throughout the jobProcess quantity updates & Back chargesSubcontracts compliance, processing and billingLong form P.O’s on tracking actual and committed costsCommitted Cost Reconciliation/AccrualsMonth-End ReportingMaintain an accurate contract and billing based on correspondence from the ownerAttend pre-construction meetings (on larger projects)Time and Material billingsResponsible for analyzing, updating and providing accurate cost reportsAssistance in collections efforts to minimize past due AR balancesOther duties as assigned Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job. Minimum of 2 years of experience of Cost Accounting in the Construction IndustryExperience in cost analysis is requiredExperience with an integrated construction accounting and project management software preferredHave basic knowledge with basic accounting principles (i.e. journal entries, debits, credits, etc.)and accounting functions. Job cost and construction experience will be a plus for this positionAbility to accurately work under pressure in meeting deadlinesMust have excellent organizational skillsMust have excellent communication and written skillsMust be detail orientedMust be proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook applicationsAbility to analyze data COMPETENCIES Effective communicationCritical thinkingTime management/multitaskingDetail orientedService orientedAnalytical thinkingPunctual EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent Physical Requirements Most time spent in an indoor office environmentSitting at a desk for prolonged periods of timeOccasional lifting of files and boxes up to 20 lbsPushing/pulling of file cabinetsExtended visual use of a computer screenFrequent typing Company Benefits Package In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements) Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net Hourly rate: $32 - $46 Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.