Project Accountant I

92 Archer Western Construction, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group, Ltd. is seeking a Project Accountant for its East Water Division in Vinings, GA. You will manage day-to-day project accounting across multiple projects, supporting project management and ensuring accurate cost reporting.

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required, and prior construction accounting experience is not mandatory. This role involves processing subcontracts, invoices, P&Ls, and owner billings, with opportunities for bonuses and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field.
• No construction accounting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes subcontracts, subcontract change orders and bonds to ensure compliance with terms.
• Collects and reviews project subcontractor/supplier lien waivers and monthly invoices.
• Ensures all invoices are accrued properly to the correct cost reports and phase codes.
• Ensures timely payments to subcontractors and major suppliers.
• Handles monthly project P&Ls and reviews them for accuracy.
• Assists Project Management with monthly billings to project owners.
• Submits monthly owner billings to Accounting Manager for processing.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Accountant for our East Water Division, in Vinings, GA. The Project Accountant manages the day-to-day project accounting on 5-15 projects at a time. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and processes subcontracts, subcontract change orders and Performance and Payment bonds to ensure they are in compliance with specified terms.
• Collects and reviews project subcontractor/supplier lien waivers.
• Collects, reviews, and processes subcontractor/supplier monthly project invoices.
• Needs to ensure all invoices have been accrued properly and timely to the correct cost reports and phase codes.
• Ensures proper payments to all subcontractors and major suppliers.
• Understands the Walsh monthly P&L process.
• Ensures timely submittal of project P&Ls and reviews the P&Ls for accuracy.
• Processes cost transfers on project cost report for Project Management staff.
• Provides monthly assistance to Project Management staff in the preparation of monthly billings to project owners.
• Collects, reviews and submits monthly owner billings to the Accounting Manager for processing.
• Communicates with the project staffs on tracking when the projects are paid.
• Handles all client and subcontractor communications in a professional and expedient manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field
• No construction accounting experience required
• The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs.
• To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran Salary Range Disclaimer Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

Founded in 1898, The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business providing design, build, finance and operation services for a wide variety of construction projects. We are consistently listed among the largest contractors in the United States, operating out of 21 strategically located regional offices across North America. Our three companies are united by a shared dedication to exceptional customer service, while upholding the highest standards of ethics, quality and safety.