Construction Project Accountant

This position will be responsible for (a) full cycle accounting support and oversight for assigned projects and/or offices; and (b) general accounting and clerical support for the overall corporate accounting functions. The Project Accountant is the primary accounting liaison for project managers and other operations staff. This position reports to the Controller and will be required to be on site.

Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Full cycle accounting and clerical support for assigned projects in areas such as project/contract setup, owner billing, accounts payable, job costing, labor distribution, project close-out etc.

· Organize and maintain project-related accounting files and records.

· Close coordination with and support for project managers, project superintendents and project estimators in their management of assigned projects.

· Prepare and distribute monthly and ad hoc project financial reporting.

· Review and process subcontractor pay applications, including monitoring compliance with contract terms, change orders, lien waiver releases, insurance requirements etc.

· Process expense reports and other general corporate transactions.

· Provide support for project and corporate audits.

· Provide occasional back-up support for other corporate accounting functions.

· Research and resolve questions or issues involving assigned projects and/or offices.

· Assist management with project and/or accounting related questions.

Requirements:

· Minimum 2 years of experience performing project accounting functions.

· Experience with AIA G702 and G703 forms greatly preferred.

· Ability to think, learn and take initiative.

· General aptitude for modern systems, processes and technology is necessary.

· Intermediate Excel and Word skills are required.

· Strong verbal/written communication skills, listening skills and other “people skills”.

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines; good organizational skills.

· Strong work ethic and a positive, “can do” attitude.