Project Accountant

Venteon; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Flexibility

Benefits and PTO program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a Project Accountant to support a growing Oakland County construction and real estate portfolio. This role focuses on project start-up budgets, sub-contractor contracts, and timely owner billings, with emphasis on accurate job cost tracking and change order reviews.

The position offers a clear path for growth, excellent benefits, and a supportive team. Strong knowledge of Yardi, MS Office, and AIA billing formats is required, along with a Bachelor’s in accounting and 2+ years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of Project Accounting experience in Construction or Real Estate.
• Proficiency with Yardi and MS Office.
• Familiarity with AIA billing formats.
• Strong problem-solving and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Project start-up of each job, including budgets, scopes of work, etc.
• Review and issue sub-contractor contracts, including review of scopes of work.
• Maintain all subcontractor files, including certificates of insurance, qualifications, and other required information
• Processing owner billings on a regular basis and collecting payments
• Track receipt of waivers and sworn statements needed from sub-contractors
• Pay sub-contractors as payments are received from owners and all required information has been received from subs
• In conjunction with Project Managers and Engineers, review and process change orders
• Update the budget, reallocating expenses as needed and communicating with the Project team
• Reconcile job costs on a monthly and as needed basis to support accurate tracking of P&L
• Support the payroll process, including transacting tax payments and deposits to employee retirement and medical accounts
• Continue to expand knowledge, skills, and cross training to allow for personal and Company growth
• Communicating and upholding the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team
• All Other Duties as Assigned

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Yardi

MS Office

Job description

Venteon is currently seeking a Project Accountant to fill an opening with an established general contracting and finished carpentry company located in Oakland County.

Requirements of the Project Accountant

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• At least 2+ years of Project Accounting Experience in the Construction or Real Estate industries
• Proficiency with Yardi software application, in addition to MS Office
• Familiarity with AIA billing formats
• Excellent problem-solving skills with significant computer and application abilities

Benefits of the Project Accountant

• Excellent salary + bonus
• Flexibility
• Competitive benefits and paid time-off program
• Opportunity for future growth and development

Responsibilities of the Project Accountant

• Project start-up of each job, including budgets, scopes of work, etc.
• Review and issue sub-contractor contracts, including review of scopes of work
• Maintain all subcontractor files, including certificates of insurance, qualifications, and other required information
• Processing owner billings on a regular basis and collecting payments
• Track receipt of waivers and sworn statements needed from sub-contractors
• Pay sub-contractors as payments are received from owners and all required information has been received from subs
• In conjunction with Project Managers and Engineers, review and process change orders
• Update the budget, reallocating expenses as needed and communicating with the Project team
• Reconcile job costs on a monthly and as needed basis to support accurate tracking of P&L
• Support the payroll process, including transacting tax payments and deposits to employee retirement and medical accounts
• Continue to expand knowledge, skills, and cross training to allow for personal and Company growth
• Communicating and upholding the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team
• All Other Duties as Assigned

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

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