Project Accountant (Data Center)

Primary Duties

• Work closely with Project Managers from beginning to end of project to ensure receivables and payables are handled properly and timely accounted for.
• Understand terms in owner contracts and subcontractor contracts to ensure accuracy and timeliness of progress billings and payments.
• Understand and maintain standard cost codes in accounting system.
• Communicate with various funding agencies (i.e. Banks, Government entities) regarding pay application process and requirements needed for payment.
• Managing the preparation of monthly invoice packages for all billable projects, including all applicable backup.
• Running monthly accounting meetings with the construction/project management team to review upcoming projections/billings.
• Investigating the project variances and submitting these variance reports to Division Controller.
• Overseeing and handling the creation and approval of all project-related billings to customers to foster good communication and avoid issues.
• Reviewing project budgets, including fee structures, staffing, and schedules.
• Ensuring a smooth cash flow by auditing, generating, and sending invoices promptly.
• Weekly Detailed Job Cost Projections to Controller.
• Review all job cost reports on a weekly basis and assist project teams with issues such as change orders, billings, setup, etc.
• Produce and review billings and submit it to Division Controller and or Owners/Clients.
• Reconciling non-lump sum job billings to job cost each month.
• Billing deadlines per contract must be met, including draft versions for review by Project Manager or Division Controller.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or accounting from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) to five (5) years professional experience in accounting and financial analysis.
• Two (2) plus years of experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Project management experience is beneficial.
• Previous leadership/management of people experience preferred.

Requirements

• Solid working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Data Center Experience Preferred
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of employees in a multi-tasking environment.
• Accounting background and solid understanding of financial accounting systems.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and working ability in all Microsoft Office Professional Suite software.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of corporate financial policies, procedures, and systems.

Competencies

• Superior analytical and thinking skills.
• Organizational skills required to deal with multiple “high priority” duties.
• Intellectual rigor and curiosity.
• Problem-solving capability.
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Financial Acumen

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

• This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools or equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs).
• Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.