Project Accountant

This position is responsible for reviewing contracts and agreements for accounting related information along with reviewing and preparation of the financial statements for the project. The Project Accountant will follow company policies and procedures and will communicate any potential profitability or risk to management within a reasonable timeframe. Additionally, this position will provide support for month end closing process and other required reports as defined.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReview owner contracts, addendums, and exhibits to ensure financial/risk compliances are understood for compliance trackingInterpret and understand the owner’s contract requirements as it relates to the project financiallyReview PCI’s prior to posting within CMiC for accuracy inclusive of correct PCI type usageMaintain Notice to Owner Log (in established enterprise software) Review, verify coding and approval of invoices processed for your assigned projectsWorks in conjunction with Accounts Payable to ensure that all compliances correct to allow for timely payments to vendorsEnters budgets for new/added phases of projectsSubcontractor billings, tracking, and payments flow through Textura. This individual will need to work in conjunction with the Project Management team for an approved sub-SOV, build the SOV in Textura for subs, open and close the monthly billing cycle, and monitor prime sub and lower tier releases are appropriately stored in the systemPrepares accurate and timely monthly submittals to clientAssists with the collection of accounts receivable as requested for the projectMonitors and manages all accounts created/established for the projectPrepares and documents items required for subcontractor check releasePrepares the release of liens and release of claims as required (primary for Owner since Textura is automated)Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll time sheet entry and collection for job sitePrepare and submit timely and accurate owner billing reconciliations to job costAssists the Project Manager with accounting reports/issues they may need and audit/reconcile the job cost detail to assist in their forecastingMonitors the sub-guard program with the risk department to validate contract values along with enrolled subs (if applicable) Work in conjunction with the Project Manager and the CCIP Coordinator to manage the CCIP, OCIP or corporate insurance program on the project (applicable to the assigned project)Monitor and work in conjunction with EBIX and project team to ensure that all sub-contractors are properly compliantBe willing and flexible to travel as needed and work either on-site at the corporate office or on-site at a project locationPerform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in accounting (Preferred) 3-5 years minimum of work experience in project accounting with a General Contractor Efficient and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products – (e.g., V-Lookups, Tables etc.) Must be able to take the initiative, be a team player, and think independentlyProficient working knowledge of cost analysis Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detailAbility to manage confidential information