Project Accountant Assistant

Griffith Company; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401K program

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Griffith Company is seeking a Project Accountant Assistant in California to support project accounting functions, including processing subcontractor payments and cost accruals. The role works closely with project managers, engineers, and the accounting team to ensure accurate job costing and timely billings.

Responsibilities include document gathering for Time and Materials billing, tracking change orders, and assisting with collections to minimize past due balances.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals and ability to explain and demonstrate essential functions.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and general ledger concepts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Must be proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Work with subcontractors to facilitate compliance and process subcontractor payments.
• Gather supporting documents for completing Time and Materials billing.
• Issuance and tracking of subcontractor change orders
• Provide liaison support between subcontractors, project accountants, and project managers/project engineers.
• Post daily cost accruals.
• Assist project managers with the processing of contract billings.
• Assist with administrative support, various projects, backup reception support etc.
• Assist with collection efforts to minimize past due AR balances.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Time management

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a nearly 125 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Project Accountant Assistant’s primary responsibility is to assist the Project Accountants and Job Cost Manager in monitoring job profitability for their respective Region and will also be responsible for the daily processing of invoices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with subcontractors to facilitate compliance and process subcontractor payments.
• Gather supporting documents for completing Time and Materials billing.
• Issuance and tracking of subcontractor change orders
• Provide liaison support between subcontractors, project accountants, and project managers/project engineers.
• Post daily cost accruals.
• Assist project managers with the processing of contract billings.
• Assist with administrative support, various projects, backup reception support etc.
• Assist with collection efforts to minimize past due AR balances.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Minimum of 1 year experience in accounting.
• Experience with processingsubcontractor payments is preferred.
• Ability to accurately work under pressure in meeting deadlines.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must have excellent communication and written skills.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must be proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook applications.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to perform analysis of spreadsheets relating to accounts receivable entry, accounts payable entry and general accounting, calculate figures and amounts including unit of measure issues, discounts and tax.

COMPETENCIES

• Effective communication
• Critical thinking
• Team player
• Time management/multitasking
• Detail oriented
• Service oriented
• Analytical thinking
• Punctual

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Most time spent in an indoor office environment
• Sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time
• Occasional lifting of files and boxes up to 20 lbs
• Pushing/pulling of file cabinets
• Extended visual use of a computer screen
• Frequent typing

COMPANY BENEFITS PACKAGE

In addition to offering a comprehensive benefits package for all employees — including a superior health benefits package — Griffith Company also offers generous performance-based compensation. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Corporation, Griffith Company employees have the opportunity to directly and financially benefit from the Company's success. Other benefits include vacation time, sick days, paid holidays, and a 401K program. (Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates outside of the local area on a case-by-case basis.

Hourly rate: $25.00 - $37.00

Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net

Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.