On-Site Construction Project Accountant

Build Group, Inc; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Group is seeking a Project Accountant to work closely with Project Management on all areas of project accounting, reporting, subcontracting and administrative issues. This on-site role reports to the Area Controller and requires detailed, multi-tasking capabilities.

You will review invoices, prepare owner billings, manage lien tracking, ensure subcontractor compliance and support start-up and close-out activities for construction projects in Santa Monica.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in construction accounting.
• Strong analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Adherence to company policy and procedures and strong use of systems
• Exceptional ability to multi-task, prioritize and execute completion of tasks with quality.
• Ability to work independently, exercise discretion, apply common sense, and ask for help or clarification when needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to create concise, clear emails and presentation of work.
• Solid computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience in construction accounting software such as Timberline and Textura a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hands on transactional, compliance and reporting functions including, but not limited to.
• Effectively communicate with clients, internal team, trades, lenders and corporate accounting.
• Gain understanding of key contract terms and conditions related to finance and accounting to assist in both compliance and risk management.
• Assist in all project start-up and close-out activities, including record retention compliance.
• Work with Project Managers to review, code and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices.
• Work with Project Managers to prepare monthly owner billings, schedule of value updates, and owner change orders.
• Maintain documentation of all SOV revisions and contingency use, including back up documentation.
• Collect and record all pre-lien and lien tracking, including obtaining proper required lien waivers.
• Track subcontractor insurance and licensing compliance.
• Prepare, code and process expense reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Timberline

Textura

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Build Group is seeking a Project Accountant to work closely with Project Management on all areas of project accounting, reporting, subcontracting and administrative issues. This on-site role reports to the Area Controller and requires detailed, multi-tasking capabilities.

You will review invoices, prepare owner billings, manage lien tracking, ensure subcontractor compliance and support start-up and close-out activities for construction projects in Santa Monica.