Project Accountant I

Walsh Group; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Group in Mount Pleasant, WI is seeking a Project Accountant to manage day-to-day project accounting on 5–15 projects. The role supports the Concrete Division and coordinates with project teams. A Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required; construction accounting experience is not required.

This position offers a chance to grow within a family-owned, but technologically advanced company. Walsh Group is an equal opportunity employer, providing a professional and supportive

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 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.

Education

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

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Accountant for our Concrete Division in Mount Pleasant, WI.

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.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

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

Division:

Building

Job Category:

Project Management

Job Type:

Full_time

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