Project Accountant OOJ - 30719 - Hatch Global Search

Job Description

Project accountants play a dual role of gatekeeper (reporting a view of how the project is tracking financially) and advisor (advising the project team on the financial treatment and implications of decisions) liaising with project and finance teams.

Project Accountant

Pay: Up to $90k depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, 100% Onsite

Shift: Mon - Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the billing and subcontractor and project payable process of the projects and for tracking the financial progress of projects through reporting and analysis of financial data in accordance with company and client contractual and compliance guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical:

a) Attends turn-over meetings for all assigned new jobs.

b) Sets up and maintains a separate electronic network “Project Folder” for each assigned job

and files all documents including owner documents, owner change orders, billings, check

copies, etc.

c) Inputs contract information and budgets into ComputerEase.

d) Inputs change orders, Material Purchase orders, purchase orders, and sub-mods into

ComputerEase.

e) Prepares project billing worksheet to provide to the Project Manager to prepare monthly AIA

billings.

f) Generates AIA billings to the owners.

g) Reviews and approves all job-related check requests.

h) Processes all accounts payable as it relates to job-related invoices.

i) Reviews overhead statements to ensure that all job-related invoices are in and ready to be

paid.

j) Prepares the Project Accountant Checklist on a weekly basis and submits to the CFO and

Controller.

k) Posts all monthly activity timely for the month-end close for Accounts Receivable and

Payable.

l) Attends all monthly project reviews and close-out meetings for all assigned jobs.

m) Works on special projects for accounting, as assigned.

• Communication:

a) Communicates effectively with the Project Executive, Project Manager, and Project

Coordinator on a routine basis to follow up on any outstanding issues and paperwork.

b) Provide timely and specific feedback to upper management. Specifically communicate any

issues or problems before it is too late.

c) Exhibits excellent oral or written communication via email, telephone, and reports (PA

checklist).

• Leadership and Attitude:

a) Serves as a positive role model, and always presents a can-do spirit.

b) Displays appropriate assertiveness.

c) Find innovative solutions to problems.

d) Accepts change and is supportive of any changes within the organization as well as any new

management directives.

e) Develop new strategies and can anticipate or forecast the needs of the department.

f) Always maintains a professional demeanor on all levels.

• Relationships:

a) Maintains a positive attitude with all fellow employees.

b) Provides excellent customer service to Clients as well as subcontractors.

c) Deals effectively with others regardless of level or status.

• Judgment and Decision Making:

a) Arrives at sound, timely decisions after balanced consideration of facts.

b) Maintains confidentiality.

c) Can distinguish between practical and impractical solutions.

• Productivity, Quality, and Volume:

a) Produces the expected quantity of assignments and completes all tasks on time.

b) Exhibits excellent organizational skills.

c) Maintains control and pace of work regardless of pressure or stress of the working environment.

d) Able to complete all assigned tasks independently without continuous supervision.

e) Thoroughly follows policies and procedures.

• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The office has an open layout which is attributed to moderate noise level.

Qualifications

MUST HAVES:

• Must have prior experience being a Project Accountant for the Construction Industry
• Must have experience working for a General Contractor (Not a subcontractor)
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Must be proficient in Excel (i.e. able to create spreadsheets, pivot tables, formulas, including lookup
• and index functions, etc.).
• Must be proficient in Word.
• Must be proficient in ComputerEase.
• Knowledge of Procore is a PLUS.
• Associate degree; or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 2-3 years or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have excellent attention to detail.

• Must be able to work well in a team environment.

• Able to work with a diverse group of people.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents.

• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management.

• Must be proficient in Excel (i.e. able to create spreadsheets, pivot tables, formulas, including lookup and index functions, etc.).

• Must be proficient in Word.

• Must be proficient in ComputerEase.

• Knowledge of Procore a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate degree; or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 2-3 years or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 15 pounds.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Benefits:

• PTO
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Annual holiday bonus in December based on the company’s overall profit.
• $75/month cell phone stipend

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