Sr. Project Accountant

Menemsha Solutions

• $105K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of supervisory experience in the construction industry required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited program.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel formulas.
  • Familiarity with Sage 300, Procore, and construction accounting software.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in financial information.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all accounting functions for construction projects, including accounts payable and budget monitoring.
  • Manage a small team of Project Accountants while handling larger projects personally.
  • Ensure timely and professional responses to billing requests within 3 business days.
  • Conduct weekly billing meetings and run billing reports to track progress.
  • Proactively push for timely billing to meet financial goals and deadlines.
  • Develop and maintain positive client relationships to facilitate timely payments.
  • Research discrepancies and provide ad-hoc reporting as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Disability benefits and life insurance.
  • Parental leave and employee perk program.
  • Direct deposit for payroll.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Senior Project Accountant will be responsible for all the accounting functions associated with Construction Projects. Including but not limited to accounts payable processing, budget monitoring, and requisition (billing) preparation.

The Senior Job Cost Accountant will also be responsible to manage a small staff of Project Accountants - while also being responsible for their own larger projects to manager.

Ensuring that work is processed error free in a client friendly format and escalating issues on invoices aging over 90 days are key aspects of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Full understanding of the AIA Construction Billing Process, waiver collection, certified payroll, and payment applications.
  • Ensure all requests are professionally addressed by the team within 3 business days or less.
  • Run weekly billings reports and conduct billings meeting with required parties.
  • Ensure team reviews AIA contracts to ensure accurate billing requirements are met.
  • Proactively seek out and push billing internally to ensure company meets monthly and quarterly financial goals by our deadlines.
  • Work with internal teams to help complete billing requests in our queue.
  • Load invoices into customer websites as required.
  • Ensure customers have received and processed invoices.
  • Contacting customers to resolve open balances on the 90+ day receivable.
  • Run weekly AR report and distribute to teams for follow up.
  • Respond to inquiries received from internal leadership, departments, outside attorneys and auditors.
  • Follow up communications to foster settlements and ensure ongoing payments over time.
  • Initiate, track, and maintain all records/files associated with collection activities for each account to include negotiated payments schedules, telephone calls, and collection letters.
  • Manage cash application to ensure all cash receipts are applied properly in a timely manner (Sage)
  • Research and Provide ADHOC reporting as required.
  • Provide Forecast on weekly expected payments.
  • Research discrepancies - may involve in depth understanding of customer account history and best practices.
  • Develop relationships with clients to ensure open, positive communication and timely payments from clients.
  • Maintain receivables in a proper manner, keeping accounts as current as possible.
  • Review and enter approved subcontractor and vendor invoices.
  • Ensure subcontractors are compliant with company standards.
  • Review subcontractor/vendor statements and reconcile as required.
  • Update subcontractors/vendors on payment status are required.
  • Verify subcontractor compliance prior to authorizing release of payments.
  • Make weekly suggestions to Director of Finance and Assistant Controller for selected subcontractor payments.
  • Responsible for processing vendor/subcontractor credit card payments
  • Manage preliminary notices / dual party check agreements.
  • Review and approve PTO for team.
  • Create and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment where employees are empowered to excel in their respective roles.
  • Correct errors and put mechanisms in place to prevent those errors from recurring.
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of goals, policies and procedures and training that provide efficient client billings and best invoicing practices.
  • Manage daily productivity of staff to meet and exceed company goals.
  • Provide high quality customer support both internally and externally.
  • Identify areas of improvement for reporting
  • Meet with clients to discuss billing issues, resolutions and lessons learned for future invoices.
  • Assist with project teams for monthly WIP meetings and attend those meetings.

Menemsha Solutions offers a comprehensive employee benefits package.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Disability Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Perk Program
  • Direct Deposit


Requirements

Education and Experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years' experience as team lead, supervisory or manager in the construction industry is a MUST.
  • Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Finance or Accounting.
  • Microsoft office proficiency and an understanding of formulas in Excel.
  • Knowledge and understanding of commercial data/credit companies (D&B etc.).
  • Experience with Sage 300, Procore, and Construction Accounting software.
  • Critical thinking capabilities and ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines in a high column environment; must have commitment to quality, process improvement and contributing to efficient operations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong Analytical skills, organization and attention to detail and financial information.


Salary Description

$105,000.00 to $115,000.00

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