James G Davis Construction Corp

Project Accountant

Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 2-4 years of Accounting experience.
  • Public accounting experience preferred.
  • Strongly preferred: Construction industry experience.
  • Skills in decision making, research, and analytical problem solving.
  • Effective time management for organizing and prioritizing tasks.
  • Ability to work independently and learn new software.

Responsibilities

  • Update account reconciliation and analysis templates independently.
  • Produce deliverables efficiently using CMiC software.
  • Apply GAAP knowledge to record financial transactions correctly.
  • Review, validate, and analyze CMiC reports.
  • Create accurate financial schedules for management submission.
  • Utilize Excel for updating schedules as needed.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health care plan for employees and families.
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits.
  • Annual contribution to HSA.
  • Annual incentive bonus and paid time off plus holidays.
  • Financial benefits including 401(k), Roth, and ESOP options.
  • Fertility and family-forming assistance available.
  • On-site fitness center and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Parental leave and company vehicle or auto allowance for business activities.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY:

The Project Accountant performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and processing of project cost and payment records, including providing overall support to operations staff with financial details.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience


  • Two (2) to four (4) years of Accounting experience


  • Public accounting experience preferred


  • Construction industry experience is strongly preferred


  • Decision making, research and analytical problem-solving skills


  • Time management skills with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands


  • Ability to work independently


  • CMiC software experience a plus


  • Able to quickly learn and understand new software and systems


TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

  • Independently updates existing account reconciliation and analysis templates (over / under billing, closeout reports, negative cash, prepaids, accruals)


  • Efficiently produces work deliverables in CMiC


  • Applies general knowledge of GAAP developed through education or experience to correctly record accruals, prepaids, over / under billing adjustments


  • Reviews, validates, and analyzes CMiC reporting (PSRs / Invoices to be posted, expense reimbursements, GL account balances)


  • Creates accurate schedules and submits to Management


  • Applies general knowledge of excel to update recurring or ad hoc excel schedules


CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:

  • Autonomy + Accountability


  • Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems


  • Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others


  • Accountable for work within own role only, but work completed impacts team and / or projects


  • Business Impact


  • Impacts own team and adjacent teams


  • Uses discretion to make improvements to existing processes and solutions to achieve results or improve efficiency


  • Assists in basic business development tasks


  • Talent Development


  • Acts as a resource for team members with less experience


  • May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements


  • Problem Solving + Resiliency


  • Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work project / department with minimal oversight


  • Evaluates and selects solutions from established options and employs creativity to develop new options for consideration


The base salary (or hourly) range for this position is
$75,000.00 - $95,000.00
DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life. DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA. DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave. Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.

The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

About James G Davis Construction Corp

James G. Davis Construction Corporation is a construction management and general contracting firm headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. The company was founded in 1966 by James G. Davis, who served as its CEO until his death in 2012. The company specializes in commercial, institutional, and government construction projects, and has completed projects in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, and transportation. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the Associated Builders and Contractors' National Excellence in Construction Award.
Learn more about James G Davis Construction Corp
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$15 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$300 million

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