Project Accountant

Skyline Construction

$83K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of recent accounting experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
  • Preferred experience in the construction industry
  • Strong problem solving and communication skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
  • Resourceful with strong computer skills, particularly in Excel
  • Experience with Sage/Timberline accounting software is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Assist with processing subcontractor invoices and payables
  • Help manage the project close process
  • Track lien waivers and retention payments
  • Collaborate with Project Managers on billing using Timberline
  • Determine gross margins and client billing requirements
  • Support job cost processes through Timberline job module
  • Assist with collections and recording cash
  • Contribute to month-end closing tasks
  • Help develop and implement internal controls and procedures

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Competitive Medical Insurance including HSA options
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401K Plan with matching contributions
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Gym reimbursement program
  • Access to various voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance and Identity Theft Protection
Full Job Description
Project Accountants work directly with our Project Managers on a wide range of accounting functions including assisting with billings, job costs and invoicing. You will report directly to the Controller. This is a 100% in-office position based in our San Jose office, located in Santana Row.

As a Project Accountant, you will serve in the following areas:

  • Assist in the accounting and processing of payables for subcontractor invoices
  • Assist with project close process
  • Track lien waivers, retention payments, vendor/sub inquiries
  • Work with Project Managers in the billing process through Timberline billing module
  • Assist with determining gross margins, client billing requirements, and other job cost processes
  • Assist with job cost process through Timberline job module
  • Assist is collections and recording cash
  • Assist with month end closing
  • Assist with development and implementation of internal controls, policies and procedures


The successful candidate will possess:

  • 2+years of recent accounting experience
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major coursework in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
  • Construction industry experience preferred
  • Strong problem solving and oral and written communication skills
  • Extremely organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Professional and able to work calmly under pressure
  • Resourceful and able to track down answers
  • Strong computer skills, particularly Excel
  • Experience with Sage/Timberline accounting software a plus


Perks and Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Competitive Medical Insurance plan options including an HSA plan with Company deductible contributions.
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401K Plan Matching
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Gym reimbursement program
  • Ability to enroll in various voluntary benefits (Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Assistance and more.)


$83,000 - $90,000 a year

The actual salary will be carefully considered based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Based on you meeting our benefit eligibility requirements, we offer the following benefits: health, disability, life, dental, vision, Employee Stock Ownership Program and other retirement plans.

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