Job DescriptionPosition Summary The 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 a large construction project, working closely with the Project Manager to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.
Position Details- Compiles, prepares and analyzes monthly project billings per contract requirements.
- Performs financial analysis and reconciliation of project costs versus project budget.
- Manages vendor compliance, insurance, lien waivers, retention and W-9s
- Produces and analyzes job performance and profitability through jobs cost tracking reports.
- Assists in preparation of status reports and maintains accurate project statuses and budget information in COINs.
- Identifies and resolves basic and more complex project-related accounting issues and resolves in a timely manner.
Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Financepreferred or equivalent experience
- 3-5years'of project accounting experience preferred
- Strong accounting knowledge
- Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. required
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
Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Washington, this ranges from $37.78-$44.66 hourly plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
