Job DescriptionPosition Summary The Senior 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 for more complex accounts.
- Monitors budgets and commitments, processing subcontractor and vendor invoices, preparing drafts of owner invoices, and resolving issues.
- Partners with the project manager and other team members to monitor overall job financial status.
- Collaborates by preparing for and attending progress and division meetings.
- Prepares monthly reports with current estimates and identifies risks or opportunities.
- Prepares special analyses as required.
- Serves as mentor and provides training to or supervise less-experienced Project Accountants.
Qualifications - Excellent accounting knowledge
- Excellent organization skills with high level of attention to detail
- 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
- Excellent computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc. required
- Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred
- 5+ years of Project Accounting experience preferred
- Experience in construction preferred
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 Maryland this ranges from $99,427.00 - $117,504.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.
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).
