Project Accountant I

About the role

BNBuilders hires the very best in the construction industry and strives to create an environment that encourages innovation, responsibility, and client satisfaction. If you are looking to be a part of an open, supportive team and receive exciting challenges that promote personal and professional growth, this role is for you.

The Project Accountant I will be responsible for daily tasks associated with various projects, primarily focused on processing subcontract payables and ensuring that subcontractor payments comply with all contractual and company requirements. As part of the Operational Accounting Team, you will collaborate with Project Accountant groups II, III, IV, and V, as well as project teams.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain the GCPay Master Job List with new projects.
• Link subcontracts entered in CMiC to GCPay.
• Update subcontract and change order status in CMiC to fully executed.
• Log Construction Preliminary Notices.
• Utilize and maintain an electronic filing system, including indexing fully executed subcontracts, change orders, and preliminary notices.
• Review subcontractor applications, lien releases, and affidavits of suppliers for accuracy and billing requirements.
• Verify subcontractor prevailing wage requirements when applicable.
• Notify subcontractors of missing or non-compliant billing requirements.
• Follow up and communicate with project managers and subcontractors throughout the payment process to completion.
• Process subcontract payments and update/maintain the Excel Held Report.
• Process job cost transfers for material, equipment, and other related costs.
• Compile invoices and documentation for monthly owner substantiation.
• Perform general accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 year of accounts payable construction background.
• Must be collaborative and work within a “shared inbox” system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 1 year of experience working with Excel.
• Ability to work independently, follow directions, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.
• Attention to detail, strong time management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent commitment to customer service.
• GCPay Online billing platform knowledge is a plus.
• CMiC experience is a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls.
• Mobility is required; duties involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and similar machines.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Duties are not performed remotely; work is completed in an office or job site setting.

Pay

$36.00 - $40.50 hourly, $74,880.00 - $84,240.00 annually (companywide).

Benefits

• Group medical, vision, and dental insurance, including a choice of two benefit plans: a PPO plan and a high-deductible/Health Savings Account (HSA) plan with a company contribution to the HSA.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability plans, group life insurance, and AD&D plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans for health care and dependent care.
• Vacation accrued on a weekly basis at a full-time annualized equivalent rate of 15 days (3 work weeks) per year.
• Sick leave accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with a carryover of 80 hours.
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company profitability and manager’s assessment of performance.
• 401(k) savings plan with a company match: BNB matches the first 3% of your deferral with a 100% match and the next 2% with a 50% match, for a total matching contribution of 4% of your pay. Immediate 100% vesting in all contributions, including the BNB match. Both traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) contribution options are available.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% company-funded and invested in BNBuilders stock. Participation begins after 1 year of service (with at least 1,000 hours).

Diversity and Inclusion

At BNBuilders, diversity, equity, and inclusion are the driving forces behind our culture. We recognize that our unique differences bring richness to our work environment and foster stronger, more meaningful relationships within our company and the communities we serve. Our mission is to provide an environment that is respectful, safe, fair, and inclusive so that we can be stronger, wiser, and better together.