Project Accountant

Cook & Boardman, LLC; Cary, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook & Boardman, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant to support the Accounting Manager. The role focuses on pay applications, billing, job reconciliation, and change order research for construction projects.

The candidate should have an Associates' degree (or equivalent) and experience in construction and accounting. Strong math, Excel skills, and clear communication are required. The position operates in a professional office setting with possible travel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with billing, specifically for Locklear/Rogers projects.
• Reconcile jobs and manage WIP
• Research change orders and assist with obtaining approvals for salesmen
• Ensure proper project closeout and documentation
• Produce Comsense reports and clean up WIP and sales orders
• Research back charges, missing material, change orders, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Mathematical skills

Excel

Written and verbal communication

Education

Associates' degree

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 job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require business travel.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.