Project Accountant

Brief Description

Due to growth, Satterfield & Pontikes is seeking a Project Accountant.

About the role

The Project Accountant will ensure accurate accounting for assigned construction projects, complete monthly reporting and analysis, and support Project Managers to meet project financial targets. Responsibilities may vary depending on the project(s) assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate S&P Cost Control methodology for all assigned projects.
• Review all cost and budget reporting for accuracy prior to reporting to BU leadership and Corporate.
• Review the Budget with PM and perform any budget transfers required.
• Review Job Cost Detail and assist the PM with monthly MA preparation.
• Add project phase codes per the GMP, budget, and/or change order requirements.
• Reclassify any costs coded to the incorrect phase code or project.
• Audit the monthly contingency, allowance, and buyout logs to ensure the system and owner billings reconcile.
• Resolve any accounting discrepancies with Subcontracts, MSA Agreements, and PO’s.
• Enter change order transactions and reconcile all project-related accounts for General Requirements and General Conditions (S&P SP, Greco, Westway, JLG, etc.).
• Audit final job costs for project closeout – ensure all change orders have been issued and executed.
• Afford assistance to Project Team and Admin Staff with any Subcontractor/Vendor-related accounting matters.
• Afford assistance to process team with processing Owner Change Orders and Subcontractor / Vendor Change Orders, including correct budget management within the change order process.
• Afford assistance to Subcontractors with questions regarding change order discrepancies, pay app revisions, required backup documentation, project forms, wage rates, etc.
• Afford assistance to the project team with processing Owner and Subcontractor / Vendor pay applications.
• Prepare and pull together the billing backup documentation as required by the owner.
• Perform other duties related to project cost, budget, change management, billing, and reporting duties as delegated by the reporting manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field of study is preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in construction or related industry with project accounting.
• May require lifting and carrying light loads, 10 or more pounds (e.g., boxes, small equipment, materials) and stooping or kneeling (e.g., filing documents in lower file drawers, picking up items from floor, or removing and replacing items on lower shelving).
• Strong manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment (e.g., computers, mobile devices, copiers, etc.).
• Activities include extended periods of sitting, movement, and extensive work at a computer and phone.

Qualifications

• Physical Activities And Requirements: May require lifting and carrying light loads, 10 or more pounds (e.g., boxes, small equipment, materials) and stooping or kneeling (e.g., filing documents in lower file drawers, picking up items from floor, or removing and replacing items on lower shelving).
• Activities include extended periods of sitting, movement, and extensive work at a computer and phone.

Skills

• Strong manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment (e.g., computers, mobile devices, copiers, etc.).

Benefits

Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc., encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.