Project Accountant

CBX Solutions Recruiting Team; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CBX Solutions Recruiting Team seeks a Project Accountant to support the Accounting Manager by completing pay applications and assisting with billing for construction projects.

This role requires strong math and Excel skills, as well as clear written and verbal communication, with a focus on reconciling jobs, researching change orders, and ensuring proper project close-out.

Qualifications

• Associates' degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in construction and accounting preferred.
• Background check and drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with billing for Locklear/Rogers projects.
• Reconcile jobs.
• Change order research and obtaining changes for salesmen.
• Proper project close out.
• Comsense reports, cleaning up WIP and sales orders.
• Research back charges, missing material, change orders, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Math skills

Education

Associates' degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Project Accountant is responsible for completing pay applications and assisting with billing. This person will work in direct support of the Accounting Manager.

Essential Functions

• Assist with billing, specifically in regard to Locklear/Rogers projects
• Reconcile jobs
• Change order research and help get change orders for all salesmen
• Proper project close out
• Comsense reports, cleaning up WIP and sales orders
• Research back charges, missing material, change orders, etc.
• Other relative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates' degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience
• Experience in both construction and accounting related positions preferred
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills required
• Strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products specifically Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are also critical

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms. This role requires frequent lifting of items weighing 5-25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This position operates in both a professional office setting and a warehouse environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Occasional travel to project sites may be required. Warehouse conditions include proximity to forklifts and other heavy machinery and the use of various tools and hardware. Employees may be subject to frequent heavy lifting and exposure to variable weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to fulfill the essential functions of the role. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.