Assistant Project Accountant

New England Construction; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned construction firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence. As an Assistant Project Accountant, you will play a vital role in managing project finances, ensuring compliance with contracts, and supporting project teams in achieving their goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued. With a focus on teamwork and client success, you will thrive in a setting that encourages professional growth and development. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive and innovative workplace, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

401k Program

Flexibility

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 1-3 years of related experience in construction accounting.

Responsibilities

• Set up projects in Sage/Timberline and Procore.
• Review and process owner and subcontractor requisitions.
• Monitor project cash position and communicate risks.

Skills

Construction Accounting Concepts

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Related Field Degree

Tools

Procore

Timberline/Sage

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

If you are an innovative collaborator and proven performer who enjoys working on teams that deliver superior results, you may qualify for a rewarding career at New England Construction, a 40-year-old family-owned builder that has consistently been named a “best place to work”!

Let Us Introduce Ourselves

Our Core Values:

• Embrace the family
• Do what you say
• Do the right thing
• Be a “can-do” team player
• Obsess over client success

At the end of the day, our niche is to build great buildings with great people.

What You’ll Get Out of This Opportunity

Excellent total compensation package which includes competitive benefits, 401k program, flexibility and much more!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

New England Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What You’ll Do

The Assistant Project Accountant will be knowledgeable about all aspects of construction accounting and will be responsible for the following:

• Set up of projects in Sage/Timberline and Procore.
• Review and process the monthly owner requisitions.
• Review and process subcontractor requisitions.
• Ensure all subcontractors are complying with terms and conditions of the contract including, but not limited to insurance, billing procedures, etc.
• Supports project forecasting and processes budget updates in accordance with assigned projects.
• Process cost transfers.
• Work with the Controller to select invoices to be included in the weekly check run.
• Monitor and track the cash position of the project and communicate potential risks and profitability to the Project Manager, VP of Operations, and/or VP of Finance.
• Manage project financial closeout along with the project team. Ensure final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements have been met and agreed to by subcontractors prior to issuing final payments.
• Ability to work with subcontractors, clients, and vendors to resolve finance-related issues and answer questions on projects such as subcontractor questions, payment issues, etc.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Project Executives on all facets of project accounting and administration issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Who You Are

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Basic understanding of construction accounting concepts, such as AIA requisitions, prime contracts, subcontracts and commitments, change orders, retainage, lien waivers and insurance.
• Demonstrated leadership, strong dedication to teamwork and integrity within a professional environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated to continue to develop professional licenses, certifications, and expertise through formal training and on-the-job experience.
• Customer focus required.
• Ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Outstanding team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Procore and/or Timberline/Sage is a plus.
• Must have strong proficiency with financial systems applications and MS Office, specifically Excel and Word.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.