Project Accountant 3 Position Available In Lee, Florida

Project Accountant 3 Manhattan Construction United States, Florida, Fort Myers Jun 11, 2025 Project Accountant 3 Why Manhattan? Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders
committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our
clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been
with the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about
Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades? We offer large company benefits and professional
development opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business.
At Manhattan, you get: Competitive pay and benefits.
A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
Professional development and leadership programs.
To work on exciting projects for your community.
Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
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POSITION

SUMMARY:

The Project Accountant 3 (PA3) holds the
qualities and responsibilities of the PA2, as well as a focus on project
reconciliation efforts and development and training of the regional accounting
workgroup. The position works under direct supervision of the Project Manager,
with guidance from the Director of Project Accounting, and assists in the
development and execution of the billing strategy of the Project Execution
Plan. This position must demonstrate strong organizational and time management
skills, strong communication and client service skills, and strong analytical
skills while pursuing timely resolution.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Process all material and subcontractor invoices for
approval and inputs into the accounting system
Review subcontractors pay application information,
including current contract value, stored materials, owner direct
purchasing, and retainage, and communicate irregularities to the Project
Manager and Subcontractor as appropriate
Requests, collects and files partial and final releases
of liens
Tracks and assists with subcontractor insurance
compliance renewals
Request and obtain valid W-9s for new vendors
Collects and processes Certified Payrolls when
required
Receives and processes payroll for hourly
employees
Assists with onboarding, development, and training for
regional accounting workgroup; may be assigned a direct report
Assists with the project setup process, including but
not limited to Job Cost Budgets, and can independently verify Staff Rates,
escalation, equipment inclusion/exclusions, etc.
Assists in the review of owner contracts to identify
contractual terms for accounting and billing requirements with the project
team and aids in the strategy of meeting requirements in Contract Abstract
and Project Execution Plan
Attends ‘pencil-copy’ meetings with subcontractors and
Owners
Assists with assigned projects’ PSR reviews and
meetings
Routinely performs reconciliation and audit reviews to
identify any over/under variances; communicates effectively and pursues
resolution
Works with Project Manager to create and monitor
Billing Forecasts and change management; communicates with Owner regarding
billings that include agreed upon forecasted cost (Insurances, General
Conditions, etc.)
Prepare and process Owner billings on a schedule of
values in accordance with contract requirements and MCC Standards (in
ERP)
Generate billing backup detail and reconcile billings
against job cost per MCC Standards
Prepare Job Cost Corrections as required
Reviews and provides guidance with NR forecasting to
ensure its accuracy with respect to actual cost incurred
Consistently manages the AP/AR process in VISTA
Coordinates vendor payments with Corporate AP staff to
ensure company policy is followed prior to payment, including adherence to
pay-if-paid provisions
Set up and maintain general, subcontractor
correspondence and accounting files in document control system
Helps maintain records of computer-related equipment
and prepares equipment transfers as needed
Demonstrates understanding of various delivery methods,
seeks additional experience with a variety of project sizes and type;
works across multiple projects with varying sizes and complexities
Provide general administrative support to the project
team as requested
Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
Other duties as assigned JOB
SKILLS & ABILITIES

GUIDELINES

Strong computer skills are required. In addition to
proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, the ability to learn new
programs/systems quickly is essential.
Comfortable working in a paperless environment;
experience working Vista or similar ERP
Good time management and organizational skills
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Functions actively and effectively as part of a
team
Demonstrated understanding of various delivery methods
and ability to work across multiple projects of various size and
complexity
Proven ability to analyze, identify, and resolve issues
with AR and AP timely MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED
4-year bachelor’s degree or relevant Accounting
experience
Minimum 6 years of industry experience WORKING
CONDITIONS

AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS

Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
Ability to repeat the same movements.
Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.
Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License). About Manhattan Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked national
construction services firm that provides preconstruction, construction
management, program management, general building, and design-build services.
Manhattan’s award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports,
healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation,
convention, casino, and hospitality facilities.

Manhattan is a:

20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine) Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership and
headquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and building
excellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethical
conduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support our
clients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the same
reasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate to
work with many clients for decades, some for over half a century. Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and
Recruiters
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