Overview

At NXG, we believe people are first! Our teammates, our partners, and our customers can expect that we genuinely care to serve them and look out for their best interests. Our culture is built on the cornerstone of our Core Values – Passion, Relationships, Innovation, Development and Excellence! They set our expectation of each and every employee and are integrated in everything we do. As a shared services company providing business solutions to our clients and sister companies, we continually look for people who share in our Core Values to better themselves and contribute to our mission of changing the construction industry as empowered thought leaders.

We are poised to continue our growth over the next several years and are looking for a Project Accountant to join our team. You will work on some of our more strategic, high profile accounts while working closely with our Project Managers and Project Engineers to monitor the progress of projects, investigate variances, coordinate compliance documents, and ensure project billings are issued and payments are collected in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Contracts/New Projects:

• Set up new projects and ensure adherence to all contractual requirements
• Process and verify budgets
• Order and track compliance documents (insurance, bonds, lien waivers)
• Support and work closely with Operations regarding contracts, changes, job cost transfers, and any additional services-related to financials
• Maintain project’s financial structure and ensures company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Assist PMs for Month End and WIP preparations

Subcontracts/Change Orders:

• Issue Subcontractor documentation in accordance with contracts
• Monitor, process, and issue change orders
• Process Subcontractor AP billings
• Manage Subcontract compliance, insurance, lien waivers, retention, and W-9
• Research and resolve any Subcontractor billing issues

Accounts Receivable:

• Compile, prepare, and submit monthly project billings per contract requirements.
• Complete monthly Work-In-Process (WIP) review to analyze and monitor project profitability, percent complete and billing/payment status
• Manage owner and subcontractors’ schedules of values
• Research and resolve billing and/or payment discrepancies
• Identifies and resolves project-related accounting issues
• Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing.
• Perform additional assignments, as needed

Qualifications

• Accounting experience, with at least 5 years of solid project accountant experience
• Experience with Spectrum Software a plus
• Experience in construction accounting
• Knowledge of the project structure in a General Contractor/Subcontractor business environment
• Ability to work well with others under deadlines and respond to changes in priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills a plus
• Strong problem-solving and analysis skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong service orientation
• Proficient with MSFT Office Applications

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred. Or equivalent experience in accounting

It has been and continues to be the long-standing policy of NXG to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NXG complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.