Project Accountant (Construction)

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with clients, internal team, trades, lenders and corporate accounting.
• Gain understanding of key contract terms and conditions related to finance and accounting to assist in both compliance and risk management.
• Aid in all project start-up and close-out activities, including record retention compliance.
• Work with Project Managers to review, code and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to prepare monthly owner billings, schedule of value updates, and owner change orders.
• Maintain documentation of all SOV revisions and contingency use, including backup documentation.
• Collect and record all pre-lien and lien tracking, including obtaining proper required lien waivers.
• Track subcontractor insurance and licensing compliance.
• Prepare, code and process expense reports.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in construction accounting.
• Strong analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Adherence to company policy and procedures and strong use of systems.
• Exceptional ability to multi-task, prioritize and execute completion of tasks with quality.
• Able to work independently, exercise discretion, apply common sense, and ask for help or clarification when needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to create concise, clear emails and presentations of work.
• Solid computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in construction accounting software such as Timberline and Textura a plus.