Project Accountant, Senior

Southland Industries; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match (no cap

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays, vacation, personal time

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries seeks a Senior Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of construction job costing, including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and billings for a large project and several smaller ones. You will ensure vendor compliance and partner with the Project Manager to manage risk and financial status throughout the project lifecycle.

You will monitor budgets, process invoices, prepare owner invoices, and provide timely reports and analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Project Accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, prepares and analyzes monthly project billings per contract requirements for more complex accounts.
• Monitors budgets and commitments, processing subcontractor and vendor invoices, preparing drafts of owner invoices, and resolving issues.
• Partners with the project manager and other team members to monitor overall job financial status.
• Collaborates by preparing for and attending progress and division meetings.
• Prepares monthly reports with current estimates and identifies risks or opportunities.
• Prepares special analyses as required.
• Mentors and trains junior Project Accountants.

Skills

Project Accounting

Budget Monitoring

Financial Reporting

Attention to Detail

Communication

Construction Industry

Confidentiality

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and billings associated with a large construction project as well as several smaller less complex projects. This position also assures vendor compliance in order to manage project risk. This role is assigned to a large construction project, working closely with the Project Manager to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

• Compiles, prepares and analyzes monthly project billings per contract requirements for more complex accounts.
• Monitors budgets and commitments, processing subcontractor and vendor invoices, preparing drafts of owner invoices, and resolving issues.
• Partners with the project manager and other team members to monitor overall job financial status.
• Collaborates by preparing for and attending progress and division meetings.
• Prepares monthly reports with current estimates and identifies risks or opportunities.
• Prepares special analyses as required.
• Serves as mentor and provides training to or supervise less-experienced Project Accountants.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and billings associated with a large construction project as well as several smaller less complex projects. This position also assures vendor compliance in order to manage project risk. This role is assigned to a large construction project, working closely with the Project Manager to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

Position Details

• Compiles, prepares and analyzes monthly project billings per contract requirements for more complex accounts.
• Monitors budgets and commitments, processing subcontractor and vendor invoices, preparing drafts of owner invoices, and resolving issues.
• Partners with the project manager and other team members to monitor overall job financial status.
• Collaborates by preparing for and attending progress and division meetings.
• Prepares monthly reports with current estimates and identifies risks or opportunities.
• Prepares special analyses as required.
• Serves as mentor and provides training to or supervise less-experienced Project Accountants.

Qualifications

• Excellent accounting knowledge
• Excellent organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• 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
• Excellent computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc. required
• Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of Project Accounting experience preferred
• Experience in construction preferred

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 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, join our dynamic team. To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

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. 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.

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