Project Accountant, Lead

Southland Industries, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Holidays and vacation

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Lead Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of the construction job costing process, supervise a team of project accountants, and support project managers with timely, accurate financial reporting and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy compliance, and effective communication.

You will guide monthly closes, analyze complex accounting issues, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or Construction Management.
• Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to transfer knowledge to junior level staff.
• Excellent ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent to analyze and resolve difficult issues.
• Excellent ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions.
• Operations of assigned areas ensuring accuracy and integrity of accounting systems and internal controls.
• Monitors financials. Coordinates the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data. Prepares standard and special reports.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices, and current and proposed legislation and regulation; recommend changes to accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Works with the accounting manager on appropriate fiscal strategies for the organization.
• Leads departmental projects to include change/implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Reviews/completes analysis of complex accounting issues.
• Provide coaching and/or training to and supervise less-experienced Project Accountants.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Discretion

Adaptability

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or Construction Management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

TheLeadProject Accountantis responsible forcoordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording,analyzingand monitoring costs and billings associated with a large construction project as well asseveralsmaller less complex projects. This position also assures vendor compliancein order tomanage project risk. This role is assigned tosupervisea team of project accountants that areassigned to support variousconstruction projects, working closely with the Project Managersto assuretimelyandaccurateaccounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

• Ensuresaccurateandtimelyprocessing of assignedfinancialtransactions.
• Operations of assigned areas ensuring accuracy and integrity of accounting systems and internal controls.
• Monitors financials. Coordinates the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data. Prepares standard and special reports.
• Maintains knowledge of best practices, and current and proposed legislation and regulation; recommend changes to accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Works with the accounting manager on appropriate fiscal strategies for the organization.
• Leads departmental projects to include change/implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Reviews/completes analysis of complex accounting issues.
• Provide coaching and/or training to and supervise less-experienced Project Accountants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance,or Construction Management
• Excellentorganizationskills withhigh levelofattention to detail
• Excellent computerproficiencyand technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability toutilizeMS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access,etc.required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to transfer knowledge to junior levelstaff
• Excellent ability to meet tight deadlines and work underpressure
• Excellent to analyze and resolve difficultissues
• Excellent ability tomaintainconfidentiality and exercisediscretion
• Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changingenvironment
• Ability to work independently with minimumsupervision

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand 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.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

Job Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Alternate Location: N/A