Building Project Accountant

Kinsley Construction Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Company match 401K

9 paid holidays

Up to 20 days PTO

Career advancement

Safe work environment

Job summary

Kinsley Construction Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to manage accounting and administrative duties for assigned projects. Key tasks include project invoicing, budget-to-actual comparison, subcontract/purchase order processing, change orders, and ensuring profitability across projects.

The role requires prior accounting experience, strong computer skills, and effective communication. Candidates should be able to work with PM teams and maintain schedules in a fast-paced construction

Qualifications

• Prior Accounting experience required; Construction Project Accounting strongly preferred.
• 2-4 Year post-secondary degree preferred.
• Computer and software skills, including Microsoft Office required, Vista/Viewpoint preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.
• Strong organization, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with all personnel within the organization and facilitate communication effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to be a team player, flexible, and able to work in fast paced and changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Management Team to quickly buyout a project at commencement.
• Track compliance of all subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Scan and enter invoices from subcontractors into Viewpoint.
• Review material tickets daily for accurate coding.
• Review AP unapproved invoices daily and code or forward for coding.
• Load weekly payment to subcontractors as payments are received from owners.
• Prepare owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Preparation of monthly project billings.
• Communicate with Project Managers and Principals about billing and change orders.
• Keep accounts receivable current on projects.
• Monthly analysis of projects to prepare for financial closing.
• Prepare and distribute job cost analysis reports.
• Process weekly certified payroll reports for prevailing wage projects.
• Collect and manage payrolls from subcontractors on prevailing wage projects.
• Assist project management teams to complete projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Accounting experience

Construction accounting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Independent work

Team player

Education

2–4 year degree preferred

Tools

Vista/Viewpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Kinsley Construction is a full-service construction company committed to doing right by our people, right by our roots, and right by you. Operating throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, we serve clients in a variety of industries. From Building, Civil, and Industrial construction, we do what it takes to get the job done and done right. If you want to leave your mark, take pride in what you do each day, and create something to show off to your family - then join ours.

WHY KINSLEY CONSTRUCTION?

• Competitive salary and benefits package; including Single and Family Medical Insurance/Dental/Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K Plan with company match, (9) paid holidays, and up to (20) days PTO.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• A company committed to safety, quality and efficiency in all projects.
• The chance to be part of a respected construction company with a long history of excellence.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Project Accountant is responsible for all accounting and administrative duties related to their assigned projects. Primary tasks include the project invoicing and payment process, budget to job cost comparison, daily review of job cost related items, subcontract/purchase order preparation and compliance tracking, and change order preparation. You would be responsible for supporting a group of Project Management Teams to help ensure a profitable, successful project.

A successful candidate should possess applicable field experience, strong computer skills, good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with Project Management Team to quickly buyout a project at commencement. This includes preparation and distribution of subcontract and purchase order agreements with the required compliance attachments.
• Track compliance of all subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Scan and enter invoices from subcontractors into Viewpoint.
• Review material tickets daily that are received from the field to ensure accuracy of coding.
• Review AP unapproved invoices daily, code or forward to Project Management Team for coding.
• Load weekly payment to subcontractors as payments are received from owners.
• Prepare owner and subcontractor change orders.
• Preparation of monthly project billings.
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers and Principals in Charge, regarding contract documents and change orders related to billing.
• Work with Project Managers to keep accounts receivables current on projects.
• Monthly analyzing of projects with Project Managers to prepare for financial closing.
• Prepare and distribute job cost analysis reports.
• Process weekly certified payroll reports for prevailing wage projects.
• Collect and manage payrolls from subcontractor on prevailing wage projects.
• Directly assist project management teams with any duties required to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior Accounting experience required; Construction Project Accounting strongly preferred.
• 2-4 Year post-secondary degree preferred.
• Computer and software skills, including Microsoft Office required, Vista/Viewpoint preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.
• Strong organization, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with all personnel within the organization and facilitate communication effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to be a team player, flexible, and able to work in fast paced and changing environment.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER