Project Accountant

Pavarini McGovern; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Company stock purchase options

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Project Accountant in Tallahassee, Florida. The role involves coordinating field accounting activities and maintaining project files. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and some accounting experience. Proficiency in Adobe, Outlook, and Excel is required. This position offers full-time hours with a range of benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1 year accounting experience required, preferred 2+ years.
• Ability to work under stress and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects in the computer system.
• Post subcontracts/purchase orders.
• Provide lien waivers to subcontractors/suppliers.
• Coordinate and follow up on outstanding items.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Good communication skills

Proficiency in Adobe

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Proficiency in Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Certificate from college accounting program

Job description

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Job Description Summary. The basic function of the Project Accountant is to coordinate field accounting activities.

Reporting Relationships

The Project Accountant reports to and is directly accountable to the Accounting Manager.

Qualifications

• Education: Required – High School Diploma. Preferred – High School Diploma and certificate of completion from a college accounting program.
• Experience: Required – 1 year accounting experience. Preferred – 2 or more years of accounting experience.
• Licensing / Registration / Certification
• N/A
• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Position requires excellent organizational, communicational, and computer skills; knowledge of basic accounting functions; ability to work and communicate with a variety of people; proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel.
• Physical Requirements: The physical requirements may be stressful even though a majority of the time is sitting. Body movements of turning the head and torso, bending and flexing the arms, wrists and fingers are required. Senses required: seeing, hearing, and full power of speech.
• Mental: Must be able to work under stressful situations and communicate in English verbally and in writing.

Work Conditions

Work will be in a climate‑controlled office. Workdays will be 8 hours per day. Overtime may be required. Ajax pays time and a half for all hours worked over 40 per week.

Essential Functions / Duties

• Set up new projects in the computer system and make files.
• Post subcontracts/purchase orders in computer system.
• Follow up with project team on outstanding items.
• Post change orders in computer system.
• Provide lien waivers to all subcontractors/suppliers.
• Assure all compliances are met before payment.
• Print subcontractor checks and distribute.
• Input new project information into computer system.
• Make files and folders for new projects.
• Set up subcontractor/supplier information in system.
• Post and update information on outstanding report.
• Set up purchase order in computer system.
• Provide lien waivers for all subcontractors/suppliers.
• Post all change orders in system and on outstanding report.
• Update paperwork on all subcontractors/suppliers.
• Check paperwork as received for accuracy and completion.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Measures of Performance

• Accurately input new project data into the computer system.
• Makes and maintains files and folders for new projects.
• Posts and updates subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders for project management.
• Provides lien waivers to subcontractors/suppliers to ensure prompt payment.
• Releases payments to subcontractors only when all documents are complete.
• Prints checks and distributes them.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as requested.

Benefits

Health, Dental, 401k, Life Insurance, Disability, Company Stock Purchase options, paid time off, and paid holidays.

EEO Statement

Ajax Building Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industry

Construction