Project Accountant

Christman Constructors, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Constructors, Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant for the Lansing, Michigan region. You will support project teams with accurate financial data, assist managers with cost projections, and help manage invoices and payments to owners and trade contractors.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of relevant experience within construction accounting. Occasional extended hours and minimal travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in accounting.
• Knowledge of construction industry terms and project accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams with accurate financial data.
• Assist Project Managers with cost projections and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review Project Financial Status Reports (PFSR).
• Track contracts, insurance, waivers, bonds, and related documentation.
• Maintain detailed project financial records for audit readiness.
• Process owner and trade contractor invoices and payments.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

3+ years experience

Construction accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Build More with Your Career at Christman Constructors, Inc.

With projects throughout the Midwest, Christman Constructors, Inc. (CCI) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We’re searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CCI is looking for a Project Accountant in our Lansing, Michigan region!

What You Will Do:

As a Project Accountant, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Supports project teams with accurate financial data.


• Assists Project Managers with project cost projections and reconciliations through project cost reports.


• Supports executive project financial status review through Project Financial Status Reports (PFSR).


• Collects and tracks signed contracts, builder’s risk insurance policies, trade contractor insurance, waivers, sworn statements, bonds, and notice of furnishings.


• Maintains accurate and detailed project financial records including client, trade contractor, and project information files to a quality level expected by auditors.


• Serves as a personal Point-of-Contact with Trade Contractors.


• Provides orientation conversations for trade contractors working with Christman for the first time.


• Answers questions and provide information regarding payments and contract compliance.


• Manages and processes all financial transactions performed in the normal course of a construction project between our company, the project owner, and trade contractors using our database system.


• Manages project start up; load project budgets, issue subcontracts, and perform all other activities required to appropriately structure accounting systems for the project type.


• Processes owner invoices; reconcile job costs, load schedule of values, billing rates, and other information needed to support the contractual invoicing procedure and company risk management and accounting standards.


• Processes trade contractor invoices; reconcile trade contractor invoices, batch, cut and post trade contractor payments, and print checks.


• Manages and processes all financial transactions generated by changes to the original project contract and scope (owner change order and trade contractor change orders).


• Project close-out; manage final billing adjustments, subcontract finalization, archiving, and other processes that confirm complete execution of the project contract.


• Contributes to corporate financial accounting, and has an opportunity and responsibility to contribute to corporate financial accounting systems.

Expected Hours of Work and Travel: Full time position. Occasional extended hours and weekends may apply. Minimal travel required. Majority of travel done during work hours; overnight stays may be required.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and other relevant course work, or years of work experience in related job field.


• Three (3+) or more years of relevant work experience


• -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents.


• Knowledge of the construction industry and industry terminology.