Senior Project Accountant – Construction (Employee-Owned)

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

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.