No AgenciesThe Project Accountant is responsible for establishing solid communication with their assigned project team. Duties include analyzing owner contract and subcontractor agreements to extract pertinent accounting information, maintaining project-related records including contracts and change orders, generating project-related billings to customers, and resolving any issues in a timely manner.
This role will be required to work on-site at our Santa Fe Springs office and at a potential job site as needed. Following the completion of the training period, the position will adhere to the company's Work From Home policy, which may allow for a hybrid work schedule based on business needs and manager approval.
Can you:- Be flexible, adaptable and effectively cope with change
- Clearly represent all information so that even bad news can be handled with expediency and transparency
- Keep your composure under pressure and encourage collaboration in the face of conflict
- Self-motivate to learn, investigate and understand
- Commit to doing what the job requires to be done right
Your key responsibilities will include:- Attend pencil meeting with owner and/or architect to ensure proper and accurate pay application to the owner per contract terms.
- Respond to owner requests regarding any accounting related item on assigned projects
- Experience analyzing and processing the following construction documents:
- Monitor project performance - contract value/total billed to date/total remaining
- Owner and subcontractor change orders
- Process 20-day California Preliminary Notices
- Collect and track subcontractor and supplier releases
- Prepare, maintain, file, release any necessary mechanic's lien or bond
- Purchase Orders
- Monitor subcontractor compliances - insurance, city licenses, qualifications
- Subcontractor payments
- Process accounts payable and any reimbursable expenses related to assigned projects
- Cost Reports
- Research and resolve any invoice problems
- OCIP/CCIP, CRA/PLA compliance requirements
- Create, maintain, monitor any reconciliation reports requested by corporate accounting or project staff
- Collection of unpaid customer invoices
- Monitor any unbilled costs on a project and report to management
- Monitor and report to management where an opportunity for additional billing exists
- Close out project upon completion - final subcontractor payments, final change orders, final releases, etc.
- Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management
- Review certified payroll reporting
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or equivalent
- A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in the construction industry
- Proficient communication, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, CMiC, Textura
- Possess self-management skills and ability to work with limited supervision
- A positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
Salary Description
$35.82 - $43.27 per hour
