Project Accountant

Project Accountant

JACOBSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. - 4.2

Salt Lake City, UT Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance Dental insurance Employee stock ownership plan Retirement plan Qualifications Customer communication Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Do you want to be part of an award-winning team? Come join Jacobsen - an employee-owned company that has spent the last 100 years working on our greatest passion - building the places where life happens. As a Project Accountant, you will make a significant impact on some of the best projects in the market. As you do so, we'll focus on your professional growth and development, offering on-the-job coaching and valuable experiences to enhance your skills and competencies. Along with all of our employee-owners, you'll participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) that rewards your contributions and dedication. If you would like to learn more about our passion, purpose, and history, click here. Your Day to Day Provides information to appropriate people regarding project status (i.e. PFR, job cost reports to owners, etc.) and communicates between the field and corporate office. Ensures job cost reports and accounts receivable reports are accurate at all times and in balance with the general ledger. Ensures all information in the project cost system and underlying supporting records are properly classified in a manner that best facilitates the use of the information. Understands the nature of the project cost systems and the information processed. Bring issues to the attention of Financial Services and the Project Manager for assistance and further evaluation. Enters all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information. This includes owner and sub change orders, owner billings, budget transfers, subcontractor pay requirements, payroll and A/P invoices. Processes all miscellaneous and blanket purchase order invoices in a timely manner and ensure supporting paperwork is attached, correct and approved. Collaborates with key people to process monthly billings to owners and runs projected final cost report. Subcontractor Management Processes subcontractor monthly pay requisitions and ensures all supporting attachments are correct. Follows up with subcontractors to obtain any missing documents so subcontractors are paid on time. Maintains subcontractor/vendor purchasing register. Verify all subcontractors have current insurance certificates by checking the insurance/held check database and the fully executed contract prior to the subcontractor starting work. Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations. How You Contribute Demonstrate proficiency and accuracy in basic accounting skills Correctly and completely following established department guidelines Working collaboratively in a team environment and across organizational lines. Maintaining positive relationships with sub-contractors, internal project teams, departments and co-workers Meeting all deadlines by skillfully multi-tasking and juggling multiple priorities. Demonstrating task flexibility as necessary to respond to quick turn-around requirements Correctly and accurately maintaining databases and server files. Demonstrating attention to detail in preparing and reviewing all assigned work products Interacting and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrating excellent customer service skills. Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent is required, associate's degree is preferred. One - three years of accounting experience, or experience in the construction industry, is preferred Estimated wage ranges that may appear on this site have not been provided or verified by Jacobsen Construction. We look forward to discussing our compensation package with qualified candidates through the application process. Jacobsen offers a generous benefits package including Preferred Provider options (requiring a co-payment for appointments and prescriptions) and a Consumer Directed Health Plan (sometimes known as a high-deductible plan). Jacobsen pays for the majority of health insurance premium costs. Employees and their dependents are eligible for health, dental and other benefit coverage on the first full day of the month following one full month of employment. Jacobsen also offers a qualified retirement plan, Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)/Profit Sharing Plan and paid, personal time off, upon fulfillment of eligibility requirements. Jacobsen Construction Company, Inc. is an EEO Employer We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. Jacobsen Construction Participates in E-Verify This Organization Participates in E-Verify If You Have the Right to Work Don't Let Anyone Take It Away (English) / (Spanish)

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