Project Accountant

CompuData; Chagrin Falls (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ Talent Solutions is assisting our client in their search for a Project Accountant in Chagrin Falls, OH. This role requires a highly collaborative team based, systems thinking individual that works closely with operations, providing strong financial guidance with job cost and percent completion accounting and reporting.

Collaboratively work with the Estimating Team, Project Managers, Payroll, and Accounts Payable importing and setting up Jobs as well as related accounting details such as bid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 5+ years in construction.
• Experience with integrated ERP systems and Foundation Construction Software.
• Proficiency in Excel and advanced data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoicing, AIA/Unit price billing and ensure documents meet contract terms.
• Oversee WIP, change orders, and month-end reporting with project managers.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and overhead analysis in collaboration with CFO.
• Coordinate purchase orders and AR follow-up for timely collections.
• Support project managers in budgeting and forecasting the job costs.

Skills

Construction accounting

WIP tracking

Excel advanced

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Foundation Accounting Software

HCSS Heavy Bid

HCSS Heavy Job

HCSS Dispatch

HCSS E360

Job description

CBIZ Talent Solutions is assisting our client in their search for a Project Accountant in Chagrin Falls, OH.

Overview

This position requires a highly collaborative team based, systems thinking individual that works closely with operations, providing strong financial guidance with job cost and percent completion accounting and reporting.

Collaboratively work with the Estimating Team, Project Managers, Payroll, and Accounts Payable importing and setting up Jobs as well as related accounting details such as bid data budget, cost codes in our Foundation Construction Accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers, manage, control and process customer invoicing, AIA Billing, and Unit Price Billing ensuring contract/bid documents agree. Ensure invoices for projects are turned in to the owner by the required date making sure all waivers have been turned in as well as work with AP to make sure all subcontract waivers have been processed.
• Work with Project Managers managing and tracking change orders such as Extra Work Orders and Force Accounts assuring proper WIP accounting and billing.
• Hold monthly WIP meetings with Project Managers understanding the project (gains/fades) and related financial impact to the job’s estimated contract value and cost. Meet with executives to explain changes and how that will affect the job financially.
• Manage and control the Purchase Order process.
• Follow up on open AR updating notes and working with Project Managers to ensure timely collection.
• Work with the Project Managers on budgeting and forecasting jobs.
• Assist CFO with job cost bid-budgeting/forecasting and overhead analysis.
• Manage and perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting with 5 or more years of experience in construction.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple financial tasks concurrently and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy and data integrity.
• Ability to learn, change and improve processes working collaboratively.
• Ability to work in a high-growth company, collaboratively partnering with others throughout the organization to drive results
• Experience with integrated ERP Accounting Systems. Ideally Foundation Accounting Software, HCSS software products such as Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, Dispatch, and E360.
• Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills with a strong data skills perspective and capabilities.

CBIZ Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CBIZ Talent Solutions does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.