Project Accountant

Jrm-Construction-Management,-LL; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to manage financials for Core & Shell and Interior projects. The role bridges accounting and project management to ensure accurate billing and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and at least 5 years in project accounting within construction, including knowledge of cost coding, contract types, and pay applications. Collaboration with project teams and subcontractors is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• At least 5 years of prior relevant experience working in Project Accounting for a Construction company handling core and shell, ground up construction or interior build outs.
• Understanding of cost coding, purchase orders and related construction accounting practices.
• Familiarity with Construction Manager as Agent, GMP Lump Sum, Cost Plus contract types.
• Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects and activities.
• Proactive communication with upper management, project teams, and subcontractors.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide unparallel client service to project teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project progress by processing subcontractor AIAs with accuracy.
• Attend pencil meetings with Owner and Architect to ensure pay applications align with contracts.
• Review client contracts, subcontractor documents, terms, insurance, bonds and lien waivers.
• Generate billings in Timberline and future ERP systems; create waivers.

Skills

Project accounting

Construction industry

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Timberline

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary
The Project Accountant is responsible for concurrent Core & Shell and Interior projects and will act as liaison between accounting and project management ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor project progress by processing & reviewing subcontractor AIAs with full understanding for accuracy.
• When required, attend pencil meetings with Owner and Architect to ensure proper and accurate pay application per client contractual terms. Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms and enter in the system.
• Review and interpret client contracts, subcontractor documents, payment terms, Insurance, Bond requirements, Contingency, Fee calculations, Florida Subcontractor Lien Laws Notice to Owner, and Waiver Requirements.
• Generate Billings in Timberline, and future ERP System generated billings and Conditional and unconditional Waivers.
• Review and process Accounts Receivable and respond to client & vendor billing inquiries.
• Assist with Cashflow Forecast and Project Forecast for Finance Team.
• Analyze projects; generate job costing reports to provide meaningful input to project teams.
• Review of sub-contractors’ statements and reconciliation of variances

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Related field experience.
• At least 5 years of prior relevant experience working in Project Accounting for a Construction company handling core and shell, ground up construction or Interior build outs.
• Commonly used concepts, functions, practices, and procedures within the construction field including cost coding and pricing, purchase orders, etc.
• Clear understanding of contract types (Construction Manager as Agent, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Lump Sum, Cost Plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple construction projects and activities.
• Must be proactive in communication with Upper Management, Project Team, and Subcontractors.
• Strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills.
• Ability to provide Unparallel Client Service and support to Project Team.

Computer Systems

• Excellent computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office product applications (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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