Project Accountant

Wieland Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

401K with company match

Cutting edge technology for job efficiency

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Michigan seeks a Project Accountant to drive project success through management of project accounting, budget reconciliation, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in accounting, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role requires interaction with project teams and subcontractors, ensuring accuracy in financial processes and reports. The position offers a comprehensive compensation package including health benefits and 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience or progressive experience in similar role.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with construction, preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform project projections and budget reconciliation monthly.
• Oversee document control related to subcontracts and change orders.
• Prepare Owner invoices monthly, ensuring timely reconciliation.
• Prepare and submit monthly fee reconciliations for each project.
• Coordinate monthly project financial review meetings.
• Communicate financial concerns or trends to CFO and Regional Director.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of financial documents

Construction experience

Job description

WIELAND’s Project Accountants will take ownership and drive relentlessly to produce a successful project. This individual will support a project team, including correspondence, commitment management, project accounting, risk management, and compliance.

Job Functions

• Perform project projections and budget reconciliation with project team monthly, including reconciling between both project management and accounting software.
• Oversee document control as it relates to subcontracts, change orders and insurance for your assigned projects. Includes tracking and compliance.
• Prepare Owner invoices monthly, reconciling job cost, sworn statements and AIA billing documents in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit monthly fee reconciliations for each project including necessary notes and S-Curves.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of processes and tasks while clearly communicating expectations to others.
• Recognize future problems, perform research, and propose preventative action.
• Assist with project set-up as it relates to the budget and owner contract value.
• Prepare project Start-Up meeting and update as changes occur.
• Receive and review all subcontractor AIA billings monthly. Administer and request revisions or additional documentation required.
• Select subcontractor/supplier check selection for payment when Owner funding arrives.
• Maintain compliance of the Project File for all applicable projects and ensure easy retrieval.
• Communicate any financial concerns or trends to the CFO and Regional Director in a timely manner.
• Coordinate monthly project financial review meetings.
• Coordinate and manage Contract Finalizations and Warranty forms during closeout.
• Perform all follow up duties for lien administration for both subcontractors and supplier waiver tracking and electronic filing.
• Interact with Owner, project team and subcontractors on a regular basis regarding billing questions or issues and daily requests.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Communicate and provide training and support for all project teams in a positive manner.
• Participate in training and improvement teams.
• Be willing to travel to project sites and other regional office locations/project location.
• Perform additional assignments per Owner and Project Executive’s direction.
• Ability to receive methods for improvement or constructive criticism.
• Maintains and displays company values and culture.

Key Performance Indicators (bolded)

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience or progressive experience in similar role
• Knowledge of contract and financial documents
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience with construction, preferred
• Ability to travel as needed

Additional Job Information

Wieland offers an excellent total compensation package to include competitive health benefits, with both a Standard Plan and HDHP with an HSA. A 401K plan contributing a match of 25%. Also providing cutting edge technology to improve the efficiency and safety of our employees and construction sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.