Southland Industries Inc.

Project Accountant, Lead

Southland Industries Inc. • $75K — $95K *
Dulles, VA 20101In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Construction Management
  • Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail
  • High proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in high-pressure settings
  • Skillful in analyzing and resolving complex accounting issues
  • Discretion in maintaining confidentiality
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-motivated with minimal supervision required

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all phases of the construction job costing process
  • Ensure timely processing of assigned financial transactions
  • Monitor and evaluate financial data for construction projects
  • Maintain compliance with accounting policies and recommend improvements
  • Collaborate with accounting manager on fiscal strategies
  • Lead departmental projects including policy changes
  • Review and analyze complex accounting issues
  • Supervise and train junior project accountants

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match and immediate 100% vesting
  • 100% employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Annual performance-based bonus program
  • Term life and disability insurance provided
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for health and dependent care
  • Paid parental leave included
  • Generous vacation, holidays, and personal time off
  • Support for professional development and membership fees
  • Comprehensive wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

The Lead Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and billings associated with a large construction project as well as several smaller less complex projects. This position also assures vendor compliance in order to manage project risk. This role is assigned to supervise a team of project accountants that are assigned to support various construction projects, working closely with the Project Managers to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

Position Details
  • Ensures accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions.
  • Operations of assigned areas ensuring accuracy and integrity of accounting systems and internal controls.
  • Monitors financials. Coordinates the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data. Prepares standard and special reports.
  • Maintains knowledge of best practices, and current and proposed legislation and regulation; recommend changes to accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Works with the accounting manager on appropriate fiscal strategies for the organization.
  • Leads departmental projects to include change/implementation of new policies and procedures.
  • Reviews/completes analysis of complex accounting issues.
  • Provide coaching and/or training to and supervise less-experienced Project Accountants.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or Construction Management
  • Excellent organization skills with high level of attention to detail
  • Excellent computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc. required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to transfer knowledge to junior level staff
  • Excellent ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
  • Excellent to analyze and resolve difficult issues
  • Excellent ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
  • Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
  • Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability income protection insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
  • Wellness benefits


About Southland Industries Inc.

Southland Industries is a construction company that specializes in designing, building, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Southland Industries has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 3,000 people. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, government, and data centers. Southland Industries is committed to sustainability and has implemented green building practices in many of its projects.
Learn more about Southland Industries Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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