Project Accountant

Summary The primary accounting and administrative support for a construction project from project startup through final closeout. Serves as the liaison between the jobsite and the finance department ensuring all accounting standard operating procedures are followed at the jobsite. Performs activities related to contracts bonds insurance payables liens billings payroll/cost/budget reports for the jobsite management team. Project Accounting Provides information to appropriate people regarding project status (i.e. PFR job cost reports to owners etc.) and communicates between the field and corporate office. Ensures job cost reports and accounts receivable reports are accurate at all times and in balance with the general ledger. Ensures all information in the project cost system and underlying supporting records are properly classified in a manner that best facilitates the use of the information. Understands the nature of the project cost systems and the information processed. Bring issues to the attention of Financial Services and the Project Manager for assistance and further evaluation. Enters all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information. This includes owner and sub change orders owner billings budget transfers subcontractor pay requirements payroll and A/P invoices. Processes all miscellaneous and blanket purchase order invoices in a timely manner and ensure supporting paperwork is attached correct and approved. Collaborates with key people to process monthly billings to owners and runs projected final cost report. Subcontractor Management Processes subcontractor monthly pay requisitions and ensures all supporting attachments are correct. Follows up with subcontractors to obtain any missing documents so subcontractors are paid on time. Maintains subcontractor/vendor purchasing register. Verify all subcontractors have current insurance certificates by checking the insurance/held check database and the fully executed contract prior to the subcontractor starting work. Project Administration Implements and maintains a filing system according to company guidelines. Establishes and maintains files required for company Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Minority Business Entity (MBE) requirements. Performs various administrative tasks for the jobsite including:Handling incoming/outgoing mail and overnight mail establishing new supplier accounts purchasing office supplies preparing payroll answering telephones filing etc. Promote Customer Relations Builds effective relationships with customers design team subcontractors suppliers and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customers expectations. Culture Leadership and Employee our Creed. Communicates our vision and purpose through Service Talent and Choices. Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior. Participates in company training programs and commits to self-development. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned. Working Conditions The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the companys safety policies and as required for weather conditions. The project team and/or team member may need to move to other projected work geographic locations if necessary. Education Experience and Knowledge Associates or bachelors degree in Accounting or related field preferred (or equivalent experience) 2 years of experience preferably in the construction industry. Depending upon the project size scope and complexity the years of experience may vary. Demonstrates proficiency in basic accounting principles. Demonstrates solid customer service skills and verbal/written skills. Demonstrates the ability to be a team player and function in a fast-paced changing environment. Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools such as email internet and Microsoft products (e.g. Word Excel Office Outlook). The base compensation range for the role of Project Accountant above is $70000 to $79000 is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and the range may be modified in the future. An employees pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance shift travel requirements any collective bargaining agreements and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus incentive or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law and any applicable plan Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other criteria protected by federal state or local law.