PROJECT ACCOUNTANT ASSOCIATE

Southland Industries Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking an Associate Project Accountant to manage financial reporting and risk management for smaller projects. The role involves maintaining ledger accounts, preparing month-end reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance and have strong organizational and analytical skills. Join a supportive team that values employee growth and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Competitive Pay

Term Life Insurance

Disability Income Protection

Flexible Spending Plans

Holidays / Vacation / Personal Time

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of project accounting experience preferred.
• Basic accounting knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate reporting of financial information and timely invoicing.
• Maintains project-related ledger accounts and month-end reports.
• Controls accounts payable and receivable tasks for the project.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Analytical

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelors Degree in Finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Power Point

Job description

The Associate Project Accountant is assigned to a smaller construction project(s) and partners with the Project Management team to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

What youll do :

• Ensures accurate reporting of financial information and timely invoicing pertaining to a particular project. Maintains project-related ledger accounts.
• Disseminates month-end project reports to management and relevant business lines.
• Maintains list of month-end deadlines and ensure that profit and cash flow forecasts are prepared on time and accurately.
• Reviews project forecasts on a regular basis and ensure any outstanding matters are dealt with on a timely basis.
• Maintains project register. Prepares month-end posting / allocations and accruals. Controls the accounts payable and receivable tasks for the project.
• Identifies and assists with the resolution of basic project-related accounting issues.
• Ensures policies and procedures for project accounting are adhered to.
• Assists with administrative project needs including onboarding and offboarding skilled labor, badging, and data entry and upkeep.

What youll need to be successful :

• Bachelors Degree in Finance preferred
• 1-3 years of project accounting experience preferred
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Good organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Able to analyze and resolve basic issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. required
• Experience with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data tracking within complex, formula-driven Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to do some monthly domestic travel to other project sites / offices / training will be required.

Benefits :

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family :

• 401(k) Plan
• Competitive Pay
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays / Vacation / Personal Time / Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

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