Project Accountant

James G. Davis Construction Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life insurance

Disability benefits

HSA contribution

Annual incentive bonus

Paid time off

Retirement plan (401(k), ESOP)

FSAs

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

On-site fitness center

Parental leave

Vehicle/auto allowance

Job summary

DAVIS Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to support project cost and payment records and assist operations with financial details.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 2–4 years of accounting experience, and CMiC proficiency. Public accounting background is a plus, with strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills. The company emphasizes autonomy and impact within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to four (4) years of Accounting experience
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Construction industry experience a plus
• Decision making, research and analytical problem-solving skills
• Time management skills with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
• Ability to work independently
• CMiC software experience a plus
• Able to quickly learn and understand new software and systems

Responsibilities

• Independently updates existing account reconciliation and analysis templates (over / under billing, closeout reports, negative cash, prepaids, accruals)
• Efficiently produces work deliverables in CMiC
• Applies general knowledge of GAAP developed through education or experience to correctly record accruals, prepaids, over / under billing adjustments
• Reviews, validates, and analyzes CMiC reporting (PSRs / Invoices to be posted, expense reimbursements, GL account balances)
• Creates accurate schedules and submits to Management
• Applies general knowledge of excel to update recurring or ad hoc excel schedules

Skills

Decision making

Research

Analytical problem solving

Time management

Independent work

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

CMiC

Excel

Job description

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all.

SUMMARY

The Project Accountant performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and processing of project cost and payment records, including providing overall support to operations staff with financial details.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent years of relevant experience
• Two (2) to four (4) years of Accounting experience
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Construction industry experience a plus
• Decision making, research and analytical problem-solving skills
• Time management skills with the ability to organize, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
• Ability to work independently
• CMiC software experience a plus
• Able to quickly learn and understand new software and systems

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Independently updates existing account reconciliation and analysis templates (over / under billing, closeout reports, negative cash, prepaids, accruals)
• Efficiently produces work deliverables in CMiC
• Applies general knowledge of GAAP developed through education or experience to correctly record accruals, prepaids, over / under billing adjustments
• Reviews, validates, and analyzes CMiC reporting (PSRs / Invoices to be posted, expense reimbursements, GL account balances)
• Creates accurate schedules and submits to Management
• Applies general knowledge of excel to update recurring or ad hoc excel schedules

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE

Autonomy + Accountability Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others Accountable for work within own role only, but work completed impacts team and / or projects Business Impact Impacts own team and adjacent teams Uses discretion to make improvements to existing processes and solutions to achieve results or improve efficiency Assists in basic business development tasks Talent Development Acts as a resource for team members with less experience May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements Problem Solving + Resiliency Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work project / department with minimal oversight Evaluates and selects solutions from established options and employs creativity to develop new options for consideration

DAVIS CORE VALUES

TRUST Excellence in Service – Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations Inclusion – Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging Integrity – Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions Building Relationships – Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work

The base salary (or hourly) range for this position is $75,000.00 - $95,000.00

BENEFITS & BENEFIT PACKAGES

• 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family)
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability benefits
• annual contribution to your HSA
• annual incentive bonus
• paid time off + annual holidays
• financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP)
• FSAs
• fertility and family-forming assistance
• continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• on-site fitness center
• parental leave
• company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

At DAVIS, our vision is to build a culture that is innovative, connected, and balanced. Join us at DAVIS to build a career that is innovative, connected and balanced.

Founded in 1966, DAVIS Construction is a general contractor in the Midatlantic region, building over one billion dollars' worth of construction a year, including some of the region's most complex and notable projects, across 11 diverse market sectors. Consistently ranked as an industry leader both nationally and locally, DAVIS has been recognized for 18 consecutive years as one of the area's Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal.