Project Accountant 2

Manhattan Construction Group; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Company is seeking a Project Accountant II to manage project accounting records, assist in billing strategies, and support the Project Manager and accounting leadership. The role emphasizes accuracy in job cost, subcontractor invoicing, and compliance with contract requirements across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to work within a team on complex construction budgets and owner

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4-year bachelor's degree or relevant accounting experience.
• 6 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Process all material and subcontractor invoices for approval and inputs into the accounting system.
• Review subcontractors pay application information and communicate irregularities to the Project Manager and Subcontractor as appropriate.
• Requests, collects and files partial and final releases of liens.
• Tracks and assists with subcontractor insurance compliance renewals.
• Prepare and process Owner billings on a schedule of values in accordance with contract requirements and MCC Standards (in ERP).

Skills

Microsoft Office

Vista ERP

Paperless environment

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Relevant accounting experience

Tools

Vista

Job description

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builderscommitted to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, ourclients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have beenwith the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it aboutManhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professionaldevelopment opportunities with the care and concern of a family-owned business.At Manhattan, you get:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• To work on exciting projects for your community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Check out the details in our Career Development Booklet onour website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

POSITIONSUMMARY:

The Project Accountant 2 holds the qualitiesand responsibilities of the PA 1, as well as a focus on maintaining records andprocesses in relation to the Owner Contract and Project Budget. The positionworks under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, with guidance fromthe Director of Project Accounting, and assists in the development andexecution of the billing strategy of the Project Execution Plan. This positionmust demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills and strongcommunication and client service skills.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process all material and subcontractor invoices forapproval and inputs into the accounting system
• Review subcontractors pay application information,including current contract value, stored materials, owner directpurchasing, and retainage, and communicate irregularities to the ProjectManager and Subcontractor as appropriate
• Requests, collects and files partial and final releasesof liens
• Tracks and assists with subcontractor insurancecompliance renewals
• Request and obtain valid W-9s for new vendors
• Collects and processes Certified Payrolls whenrequired
• Receives and processes payroll for hourlyemployees
• Assists with onboarding of new team members
• Assists with the project setup process, including butnot limited to Job Cost Budgets and Staff Rate verification
• Assists in review of owner contracts to identifycontractual terms for accounting and billing requirements with the projectteam and aids in documenting said requirements in the ContractAbstract
• Attends ‘pencil-copy’ meetings with subcontractors andOwners
• Attends assigned projects’ PSR reviews andmeetings
• Routinely performs reconciliation and audit reviews toidentify any over/under variances; communicates effectively and pursuesresolution
• Works with the Project Manager to create and monitorBilling Forecasts and Change Management
• Prepare and process Owner billings on a schedule ofvalues in accordance with contract requirements and MCC Standards (inERP)
• Generate billing backup detail and reconcile billingsagainst job cost per MCC Standards
• Prepare Job Cost Corrections as required
• Reviews and provides guidance with NR forecasting toensure its accuracy with respect to actual cost incurred
• Manages the AP/AR process consistently in VISTA
• Coordinates vendor payments with Corporate AP staff toensure company policy is followed prior to payment, including adherence topay-if-paid provisions
• Set up and maintain general subcontractorcorrespondence and accounting files in the document control system
• Helps maintain records of computer-related equipmentand prepares equipment transfers as needed
• Assist the Superintendent or Safety Manager inmaintaining OSHA documentation and postings
• Assist in Project Close Out process
• Develops a basic understanding of various deliverymethods through experience with a variety of project sizes and type; worksacross multiple projects with varying sizes and complexities
• Provide general administrative support to the projectteam as requested
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with ourGuiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB SKILLS& ABILITIES GUIDELINES:

• Strong computer skills are required. In addition to proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential.
• Comfortable working in a paperless environment
• Experience working in Vista or similar accounting system/ERP
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to analyze, identify, and resolve issues with accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Functions actively and effectively as part of a team
• Basic understanding of different delivery methods and experience with variation of project size, type
• Dependability

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• 4-year bachelor's degree or relevant accounting experience
• 6 years of industry experience

WORKINGCONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.
• Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).

About Manhattan

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked nationalconstruction services firm that provides preconstruction, constructionmanagement, program management, general building, and design-build services.Manhattan’s award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports,healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation,convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:

• 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
• ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
• Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
• 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
• 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership andheadquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and buildingexcellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethicalconduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support ourclients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the samereasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate towork with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.