Project Accountant I

The Walsh Group; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group, Westfield, MA, is seeking a Project Accountant to manage day-to-day project accounting for 5–15 projects in the water division. This role reports to the Accounting Manager and collaborates with Project Management to ensure timely, accurate financial data and billings.

We offer a family-owned environment with big-company backing, opportunities for growth, and a flexible career path across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field.
• Construction accounting experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes subcontracts, subcontract change orders and Performance and Payment bonds to ensure compliance with terms.
• Collects and reviews project subcontractor/supplier lien waivers.
• Collects, reviews, and processes subcontractor/supplier monthly project invoices and ensures proper accrual to cost reports and phase codes.
• Ensures proper payments to all subcontractors and major suppliers.
• Understands the Walsh monthly P&L process; submits monthly submittals and reviews P&Ls for accuracy.
• Processes cost transfers on project cost reports for Project Management staff.
• Provides monthly assistance in preparing monthly billings to project owners.
• Collects, reviews and submits monthly owner billings to the Accounting Manager for processing.
• Communicates with project staff on tracking when projects are paid.

Education

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

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Accountant for our water division in Westfield, MA.

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: Transportation

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