A Construction Accountant prepares financial records and reports for a construction project or company. Maintains construction project budgets and manages financial transactions with contractors and subcontractors. Works with construction managers to track expenses and ensure compliance with accounting procedures. May review contractor bids and job cost estimates.
Construction Project Accountant Blue Rock Construction - 3.7 Allentown, PA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $90,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off 401(k) 4% Match Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Word processing Research Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Construction experience
Full Job Description Job Description:
The Project Accountant is fully responsible for the project billing process, including responding to client inquiries, and fulfilling document requirements; in accordance with the established accounting standards and billing policy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Accountant's typical responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following: Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM) and Principals-in-Charge (PIC), regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing Prepare final invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup for approval by the Project Manager or Accounting Supervisor Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing; communicate with the Project Manager, as to your observations and actions taken Research any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period Collect and review subcontractor and supplier lien waiver documents and other owner requirements to expedite collection of monthly payments Set up new projects; enter billing codes and Schedule of Values in company system Perform additional assignments, as directed by the
Accounting Supervisor Education and Training:
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or business related field 5+ years of billing and receivables experience, construction experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in word processing, spreadsheets and accounting software A thorough knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lumps sum, not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the Accounting Manager, as necessary Knowledge of the project structure in a construction management business environment
Pay:
$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Vision insurance
