Senior Project Accountant & Mentor — Construction Projects

Sky Mavis; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical dental vision

401k

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a senior project accountant to serve as a key resource for project managers and a mentor for junior staff. You will manage job master setup in JDE, provide reports, and ensure accurate, timely billing across multiple projects.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least five years in construction accounting, with strong ledger and cost accounting skills, advanced computer skills, and a willingness to travel about half the time to job sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Accounting and/or 5 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Strong background in general ledger, cost and management accounting.
• Ability to function in a highly entrepreneurial environment, both as a team player and independently.
• Advanced computer skills.
• 50% travel to jobsite (2 weeks/month).

Responsibilities

• Complete Job Master set up in JDE with all the necessary information.
• Provide Project Managers with reports and answer all questions on projects.
• Monthly review of over and under billings.
• Assist with contract audits on assigned projects.
• Monitor and maintain subcontracts in accounting system for all projects.
• Use of Textura to assist in preparation of monthly pay applications.
• Process subcontractor and material supplier invoices.
• Process project overhead invoices through system.
• Assist vendors and subcontractors when inquiring on invoice/payment status.
• Prepare original invoice (send all information as required by owner such as lien waivers, accompanying schedules, copies of invoices, etc.).
• Review owner contract to understand all terms for billing.
• Maintain the contract values and billing in the accounting system.
• Assist with sales/use tax audits and Clayco annual audits.
• Mentoring Project Accountants and Project Accounting Clerk.
• Help Assistant Accounting Managers with Training Materials and Lunch & Learns.
• Miscellaneous special projects.

Skills

Accounting

General ledger

Cost accounting

Project accounting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor in Accounting

Tools

JDE (JD Edwards)

Textura

Job description

Clayco is seeking a senior project accountant to serve as a key resource for project managers and a mentor for junior staff. You will manage job master setup in JDE, provide reports, and ensure accurate, timely billing across multiple projects.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least five years in construction accounting, with strong ledger and cost accounting skills, advanced computer skills, and a willingness to travel about half the time to job sites.