Sr. Project Accountant

Southland Industries; Brandywine (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Training/professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries in Brandywine, Maryland, is looking for a Senior Project Accountant responsible for coordinating all phases of construction job costing, ensuring vendor compliance, and managing project risks for large and smaller projects.

The candidate will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely and accurate accounting throughout the project life cycle. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of Project Accounting experience are preferred, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in construction preferred.
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly project billings per contract requirements.
• Monitor budgets and commitments, processing vendor invoices.
• Partner with the project manager to monitor overall job financial status.
• Prepare monthly reports identifying risks or opportunities.
• Serve as mentor to less-experienced Project Accountants.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Organization skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

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 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.

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.
• 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 ability 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, PowerPoint, 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

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.