Construction Project Accountant

The available sources do not contain information about the verified current official company name.; Smyrna (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Axel Group seeks an Accountant for our client's team in Smyrna, Delaware. The role focuses on analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting budgeting and cost management to ensure smooth financial operations.

Responsibilities include monthly closes, reconciliations, tax payments, fixed assets, and extensive reporting across many cost centers, with emphasis on accuracy and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of construction industry financial practices is preferred.
• Experience with account reconciliations, budgeting, and cost control.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare house profit analyses and review gross profit margins for each sales contract.
• Review job costs for budget variances, cost code errors, and posting errors on invoices, collaborating with relevant departments to resolve issues.
• Conduct monthly close procedures and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Post bank deposits and create cash receipt journals.
• Process timely payments of property taxes and monthly amortizations.
• Monitor fixed asset purchases, ensuring correct capitalization and depreciation.
• Prepare B&O excise tax returns, obtain necessary approvals, and submit through appropriate portals.
• Generate various weekly and monthly reports, including sales, back charge, marketing, warranty expense, and production reports.
• Oversee due diligence reconciliation and review.
• Review SG&A expenses and coding accuracy.
• Verify employee expense reimbursements for correctness and proper documentation.
• Review HOA financials and update sales tax rate sheets.
• Reconcile real estate tax spreadsheets and track city license expirations and renewals.
• Prepare BRWs and upload documents as required.
• Assist vendors with questions related to financial processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Reporting

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Axel Group seeks an Accountant for our client's team in Smyrna, Delaware. The role focuses on analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and supporting budgeting and cost management to ensure smooth financial operations.

Responsibilities include monthly closes, reconciliations, tax payments, fixed assets, and extensive reporting across many cost centers, with emphasis on accuracy and deadlines.