Project Accountant Position Available In Leon, Florida

Project Accountant 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Tallahassee, FL

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The basic function of the Project Accountant is to coordinate field accounting activities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Project Accountant reports to and is directly accountable to the Accounting Manager.

REQUIREMENTS 3.1

Education Required:

High School Diploma Preferred:

High School Diploma and certificate of completion from a college accounting program.

Licensing / Registration

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Certification N/A Experience Required:

1 year accounting experience.

Preferred:

2 or more years of accounting experience.

Skills / Knowledge

/ Abilities Position requires excellent organizational skills Position requires excellent communicational skills Position requires excellent computer skills Position requires knowledge of basic accounting functions Position requires the ability to work and communicate with a variety of people Proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel Physical Requirements The physical requirements may be stressful even though a majority of the time is sitting. Body movements of turning the head and torso, bending and flexing the arms, wrists and fingers are required, The senses required are being able to see and hear and having full power of speech. Mental Must be able to work under stressful situations. Must be able to communicate in English, verbally and in writing.

WORKING CONDITIONS 4.1

Work will be in a climate-controlled office. Workdays will be 8 hours per day. There may be days when overtime is needed. Ajax pays time and a half for all hours worked over 40 hours in a week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Set up new projects in computer system and make files. Post subcontracts/purchase orders in computer system. Follow up with project team on outstanding items. Post change orders in computer system. Provide lien waivers to all subcontractors/suppliers. Assure all compliances are met before payment is made. Print subcontractor checks and distribute. Must be punctual. Perform other duties as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Input new project information into computer system. Make files and folders for new projects. Set up subcontractor/supplier information into system. Post and update information on outstanding report. Set up purchase order in computer system. Provide lien waivers for all subcontractors/suppliers. Post all change orders in system and on outstanding report. Update paperwork on all subcontractors/suppliers as received. Check paperwork as received for accuracy and completion, making sure all documents are completed and in file before releasing payment.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

Accurately inputs new project data into the computer system. Makes and maintains files and folders for new projects. Posts and updates subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders for project management. Provides lien waivers to subcontractors/suppliers to ensure prompt payment. Releases payments to subcontractors only when all documents are complete and in file. Prints checks and distributes to subcontractors/suppliers. Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality. Performs misc. duties as requested.