Construction Project Accountant/Coordinator

Dettaglio Construction Inc./DCI Construction; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction company in Walnut Creek is seeking a Project Accountant/Coordinator to manage project cost accounting, oversee client billings, and collaborate with project teams. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in construction and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to project financial management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience in construction, preferably working for a General Contractor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized; able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with Foundation accounting software and Procore is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for project cost accounting and investigating variances.
• Ensure project billings are issued to clients/lenders on time.
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices.
• Prepare Client Billings for management review and submission by due date.
• Track Preliminary Lien Notices for assigned projects.
• Gathers waivers from Sub-tier/Sub-Suppliers prior to payments.
• Coordinate with Controller on financial performance and budgets.
• Assist in investigating and reconciling project costs.
• Collect and review Subcontractor Insurance Certificates.
• Ensure enrollments in Owner-provided wrap-up programs.
• File documents electronically and maintain hard copies as needed.
• Provide clerical support and assist with special projects.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly organized

Ability to work on multiple projects

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in construction

Tools

Foundation accounting software

Procore

MS Office

Job description

Summary

The Project Accountant/Coordinator is responsible for the cost accounting of projects, investigating variances, and ensuring that project billings are issued to clients/lenders by their contractual due dates.

• Review and route for approval Subcontractor invoices. Ensuring all invoices, schedule of values, and waivers are accurate and complete.
• Review AP invoices, code, route for approval and enter.
• Assembles all appropriate backup documentation for Client Billings.
• Prepares Client Billings for management review, and submission by the Contractual due date.
• Tracks all Preliminary Lien Notices received for their assigned project(s).
• Gathers all Sub-tier/Sub-Supplier waivers prior to payments being released.
• Works closely with the Controller to ensure financial performance and necessary budget updates.
• Assists in investigating, reconciling and balancing project costs.
• Collects and reviews Subcontractor Insurance Certificates.
• Ensures enrollments in any Owner provided Wrap-up insurance programs are complete prior to a subcontractor starting work.
• Filing of all documents electronically using the company’s server and construction management software. Maintains hard copy files as needed.
• Provide clerical and administrative support and assist with special projects as needed by the Project Team and/or Company leadership.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience in construction, preferably working for a General Contractor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized; able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) Experience working with Foundation accounting software and Procore a plus
• Salary is based upon experience

Company Website

Company Website: https://www.dciconst.com/

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Construction