Construction Project Accountant at Jobot

Oakland Park, FL 33304

About the Job

Construction Project Accountant -Leading Contractor

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jamal Elkhateib
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Salary: $68,000 - $75,000 per year

A bit about us:

Located in beautiful South Florida, we are a renowned family-owned full-service contractor dedicated to offering comprehensive solutions for contractors and developers alike. With a hands-on approach from senior management, you can rely on unparalleled support from seasoned professionals who possess in-depth knowledge of the industry. As one of Florida's leading contractors, our expertise lies in various construction industries, as well as workforce and student housing projects. Currently, we are in the process of expanding our Accounting department and are in search of a dynamic leader to join our team.

Why join us?

Premium Benefits!
401K!
Generous Annual Bonus
Continued Education!
Excellent work-life balance
Average tenure in Accounting department is between 5-10 years -We are family!

Job Details

What You'll Do:

Review and process invoices for assigned portfolio of projects
Maintain accurate monthly billing for assigned projects according to their contract
Reconcile job cost reports including labor, materials, subcontractor expenses, and overhead ensuring the draw to the client matches the job cost detail within the accounting software
Record monthly billing and payables into accounting system for all projects before month end
Knowledge of AIA G702/G703 Application for Payment Billing/Requisition process.
Process and distribute payments to subcontractors for an assigned project once project funds have been received and releases have been verified
Track Notice to Owners and Releases for various subcontractors and suppliers in accounting software
Review PM software for Subcontracts and Change Orders to enter into accounting software daily
Maintain the accuracy of project contract amount in accounting software and updating when changes occur
Maintain accurate project-related records, including contracts and change orders
Compare project budgets to actual expenses, identifying variances and working with project managers to address discrepancies.
Record general ledger and job cost journal entries as needed
Respond to inquiries from the project team within a timely manner
Extract data from accounting software and disburse to the team to upload to additional platforms as needed
Maintain insurance policy program, verifying data
Regular follow up on outstanding A/R with teammates and/or clients
Closely monitor risk management items and proactively notify management of concerns
Research and maintain knowledge of multi-state lien laws
Communicate clearly and timely across the company; takes action to request information necessary to meet customer expectations and internal deadlines
Maintain healthy, professional relationships, both internally and externally
Create a consistent, professional work product that meets or exceeds standards
Promote and support a culture of inclusion where opinions are heard, valued, and respected
Promote a positive company image through both communications and actions
Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

What You'll Need:

High School Diploma required
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and/or at least 2 years of construction accounting experience preferred
Experience with SAGE 300 CRE, Timberscan, Procure, AIA Form, Textura and Acumatica a plus
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Excellent math and problem-solving skills
Basic data entry skills
Excellent organizational skills
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates strong time management skills
Demonstrates punctuality and a sense of urgency
Displays personal initiative and professionalism

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