Construction Project Accountant

Kinsley Steel, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to support our project teams with invoicing, budget-to-actual comparisons, and subcontract compliance.

You will load weekly payments to subcontractors and prepare monthly project billings in coordination with Project Managers and principals. Additional duties include reviewing job specifications for insurance and bonding, tracking job costs, and assisting with monthly closes.

Qualifications

• Prior accounting experience required; construction or manufacturing project accounting preferred.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office; Vista/Viewpoint experience preferred.
• Ability to work with all personnel and communicate effectively.
• Independent but a team player, flexible in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workflow with project management team and prepare subcontract documentation with attachments.
• Track compliance of all subcontractors and assist with monthly closes.
• Load weekly payments to subcontractors and process weekly certified payroll reports.
• Prepare owner and subcontractor change orders and monthly project billings.
• Keep accounts receivable current on all projects and analyze project costs for closeouts.

Skills

Accounting experience

Teamwork

Tools

Vista/Viewpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Since 1985, Kinsley Steel has been delivering unmatched quality steel on time and on budget. Our certified and highly-skilled teams specialize in structural steel design, engineering, detailing, fabrication, erection and retrofit to existing structural members.

YOUR DAY TO DAY
Project Accountants support our team with project invoicing and payment processes, budget to job cost comparisons, daily review of job cost related items, subcontracts and compliance tracking, and change order preparation.

• Coordinate workflow with project management team, including preparation and distribution of subcontract and with the required compliance attachments
• Track compliance of all subcontractors
• Support the monthly and annual closeout process
• Review job specifications for insurance and bonding requirements
• Load weekly payment to subcontractors as payments are received from owners
• Process weekly certified payroll reports for prevailing wage projects, including collecting and managing payrolls from subcontractors
• Prepare owner and subcontractor change orders
• Prepare 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 receivable current on all projects
• Monthly analyzing of projects with Project Managers to prepare for financial closing
• Prepare and distribute job cost analysis and variance reports
• Create organized phase codes
• Scan and enter invoices from subcontractors into viewpoint
• Correspond with general contractors, subcontractors, and other vendors regarding invoicing and payment inquiries
• Ensure compliance with all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions
• Directly assist project management teams with any duties required to complete projects on time and within budget
• Provide accounting assistance to Project Managers and operations staff; respond to financial questions and concerns to meet business needs

Requirements

• Prior accounting experience required; construction or manufacturing project accounting preferred
• Computer and software skills, including Microsoft Office required, Vista/Viewpoint preferred
• Ability to work with all personnel within the organization and facilitate communication effectively
• Ability to work independently and be a team player, must be flexible, and able to work in fast paced and changing environment

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.