Senior Project Accountant - commercial construction

Major Responsibilities

• Administer jobs with complex contractual issues independently, i.e. certified payroll reporting, diversity & inclusion participation, prevailing wage, and TIF requirements
• Prepare cost-plus, cost-plus GMP, or Lump Sum billings, ensuring all allowable costs are billed in a timely manner
• Track subcontractor lien waivers
• Knowledge of project management software (CMiC) as it relates to billing
• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting, including but not limited to job profit swings, tracking of late/unbilled activity and account analysis
• Elevate awareness of financial implications that can be addressed or reversed
• Assist with preparation of financial, ad hoc, and/or specialized reporting requested by group leaders
• Review, sign, & approve client billings for project accountants
• Train and mentor new hires
• Special projects
• Facilitate job closeout. Prepare closed job accrual, reconcile and understand profit
• Coincide the billing process with the project team

Position Requirements

• Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting, preferred in business discipline
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience
• Construction or property management experience, preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities & see projects through to completion
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and recommend solutions