Construction Project Cost Controller

Southland Industries; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with 50% match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal/

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Project Accountant in Columbus to coordinate all phases of construction job costing, billings, and vendor compliance for a large project and several smaller ones. You will work with the Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

You will compile billings, analyze costs vs. budget, manage lien waivers and W-9s, and produce profitability reports using COINs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years’ of project accounting experience preferred.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Strong organization skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Confidentiality and discretion with financial data.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, prepares and analyzes monthly project billings per contract requirements.
• Performs financial analysis and reconciliation of project costs versus project budget.
• Manages vendor compliance, insurance, lien waivers, retention and W-9s.
• Produces and analyzes job performance and profitability through jobs cost tracking reports.
• Assists in preparation of status reports and maintains accurate project statuses and budget information in COINs.
• Identifies and resolves basic and more complex project-related accounting issues and resolves in a timely manner.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Deadline oriented

Discretion

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Project Accountant in Columbus to coordinate all phases of construction job costing, billings, and vendor compliance for a large project and several smaller ones. You will work with the Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

You will compile billings, analyze costs vs. budget, manage lien waivers and W-9s, and produce profitability reports using COINs.