Construction Project Accountant

Growgarcia; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Growgarcia is seeking a Project Accountant to monitor the financial progress of construction projects, process and track invoices, and ensure proper recordkeeping in the accounting system.

You will coordinate with the construction and development division, perform cost accounting, budgeting support, and billing activities while upholding accounting standards and policies. This role requires strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong data analysis abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality.
• Professional and courteous demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Record, code, and analyze project-related financial information using accounting software.
• Perform cost accounting on construction projects and support budgeting/forecasting.
• Assist in billing, invoicing, and accounts receivable coordination with project teams.
• Maintain project cost logs and prepare project reports as required.
• Support continuous improvement of job cost accounting processes.
• Work with contracts/compliance to set up new contracts for billing and tracking.
• Input change orders and monitor project logs.
• Audit and reconcile job cost details and billing reconciliations.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Data analysis

Time management

Independent work

Teamwork

Judgement / Decision-making

Integrity & confidentiality

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Office 365

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

The Project Accountant will be responsible for monitoring the financial progress of construction projects including the processing and tracking of invoices/billings while ensuring proper recordkeeping in the accounting system. This role will coordinate primarily with the construction and development division and ensure all accounting standard operating procedures and policies are followed.

Role / Responsibilities

• Utilize accounting software to record, store, code, and analyze project-related financial information.
• Perform general cost accounting and other related duties related to construction projects.
• Participate in project budgeting and forecasting discussions and maintain required budget and forecast documentation.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of job cost accounting system.
• Work closely with contracts / compliance team to code and set up new contracts for billing and tracking purposes.
• Prepare client billings and assist with the collection of accounts receivable by coordinating with project teams.
• Track all project’s costs from invoice to payment (process, code, and enter invoices, purchase orders, work orders, and subcontractor requests for payments).
• Prepare and document items required for subcontractor check releases, including Releases of Lien and Releases of Claim as required.
• Input project change orders into the accounting system.
• Monitor and update project specific logs as needed.
• Prepare and distribute project-specific reports as needed.
• Assist in creating, documenting, and refining project accounting related processes and procedures.
• Submit timely and accurate billing reconciliations to job cost.
• Audit/reconcile the job cost detail.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience / Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to effectively analyze data.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize among competing responsibilities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to uphold the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Professional and courteous demeanor.

Experience / Skills Desired

• Construction accounting/cost accounting experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central
• Knowledge of Office 365 – Microsoft SharePoint and/or ability to learn quickly.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.

Duties are subject to change according to the goals and requirements of the company.