Project Accountant

Stevensconstruction; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Insurance package

401(k) + match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Company events

Job summary

Stevens Construction Corp. in Madison, WI is seeking a Project Accountant to monitor project progress, manage billings, and support accounting tasks from our corporate office.

This in-office role requires an associate degree in accounting (bachelor’s preferred) and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include preparing payment applications, tracking costs, and resolving tax/contract questions while supporting project managers and AP overflow.

Qualifications

• Education: associate’s degree in accounting or related degree; bachelor’s preferred.
• CPA preferred, not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites with ability to learn accounting software.
• Must have high attention to detail, strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Must have positive attitude and willingness to learn!
• Competitive wages + annual reviews and raises
• Annual Bonus
• Insurance offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• 401(k) + match
• Paid vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Company sponsored events and more!

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly owner payment applications, sworn statements, lien documentation, and other supporting documents to ensure timely project payments.
• Monitor project costs and billings to identify potential underbilling and track variances between contract and internal costs.
• Manage project equipment and consumable billing, including entering project charges and maintaining accurate records in Timberline and Toolwatch.
• Research and resolve tax, contract, vendor, invoice, and lien waiver questions as they arise.
• Prepare financial closeout documentation and assist with project closeout activities.
• Support Project Managers and the Accounting team with project-related financial tasks and Accounts Payable overflow as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Timberline

Toolwatch

Job description

Stevens Construction Corp. is a commercial general contractor with self-performed trades of concrete, carpentry, and prefabricated wall components, serving the Midwestern Region. We specialize in the new construction of various commercial multi-unit, senior living, student living, and mixed-use buildings.

Why Stevens? Our teams are successfully built using our four core values: Excellence, Integrity, Enriching Lives and Relationship Driven. We work to perform at our best in all that we do while treating one another with respect, creating strong relationships and producing excellent results.

This is a 100% in-office role with flexibility as needed! The Project Accountant is based out of our Corporate Office in Madison, WI.

The Project Accountant is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring the project billings are issued to customers and payments are collected. In addition:

• Prepare monthly owner payment applications, sworn statements, lien documentation, and other supporting documents to ensure timely project payments.
• Monitor project costs and billings to identify potential underbilling and track variances between contract and internal costs.
• Manage project equipment and consumable billing, including entering project charges and maintaining accurate records in Timberline and Toolwatch.
• Research and resolve tax, contract, vendor, invoice, and lien waiver questions as they arise.
• Prepare financial closeout documentation and assist with project closeout activities.
• Support Project Managers and the Accounting team with project-related financial tasks and Accounts Payable overflow as needed.

Requirements:

• Education: minimum associate’s degree in accounting or related degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CPA preferred, not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites with ability to learn accounting specific software.
• Must have high attention to detail, strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Must have positive attitude and willingness to learn!
• Competitive wages + annual reviews and raises
• Annual Bonus
• Insurance offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• 401(k) + match
• Paid vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Company sponsored events and more!