Junior Project Accountant – Construction

Turner Construction Company; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Reston, VA is seeking an entry-level Finance Associate to provide administrative and financial services to profit centers on civil construction projects.

You will assist with billing, accounts payable, and project ledger audits, contributing to GAAP compliance, month-end closings, and insurance documentation.

A Bachelor's degree and strong organization are required; work is on-site at the project locations in the Washington DC area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• General knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Able to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist accountant to ensure client contractual requirements are met in regard to billing and accounts receivable.
• Support audit of client billing and project ledger per contract, GAAP and company policy.
• Process accounts payable for vendor invoices and ensure accounts are up to date for assigned projects.
• Process accounts payable for subcontractor invoices, ensure lien waivers and contracts and insurance requirements are in place.
• Assist with completing the monthly close process, ensuring all client bills and project costs are posted or accrued if work is in place and of material value.
• Provide monthly updates to project assets and rentals for insurance documentation with project team.
• Assist with project financial closeout, ensure final contract amount and closeout documentation requirements have been met as agreed to by subcontractors.
• Assist with all internal and external audit requests.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Reston, VA is seeking an entry-level Finance Associate to provide administrative and financial services to profit centers on civil construction projects.

You will assist with billing, accounts payable, and project ledger audits, contributing to GAAP compliance, month-end closings, and insurance documentation.

A Bachelor's degree and strong organization are required; work is on-site at the project locations in the Washington DC area.