Project Accountant

About the role

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all. The Project Accountant performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and processing of project cost and payment records, including providing overall support to operations staff with financial details.

Responsibilities

• Independently updates existing account reconciliation and analysis templates (over / under billing, closeout reports, negative cash, prepaids, accruals)
• Efficiently produces work deliverables in CMiC
• Applies general knowledge of GAAP developed through education or experience to correctly record accruals, prepaids, over / under billing adjustments
• Reviews, validates, and analyzes CMiC reporting (PSRs / Invoices to be posted, expense reimbursements, GL account balances)
• Creates accurate schedules and submits to Management
• Applies general knowledge of Excel to update recurring or ad hoc Excel schedules

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to four (4) years of Accounting experience
• Decision making, research and analytical problem‑solving skills
• Time management skills with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
• Ability to work independently
• Able to quickly learn and understand new software and systems

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience preferred
• Construction industry experience a plus
• CMiC software experience a plus

Skills

• Autonomy + Accountability – Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems; receives instruction, guidance and direction from others; accountable for work within own role only, but work completed impacts team and/or projects