Our client, who is one of the foremost real estate developers and builders in the nation with over 20 years of experience and a nationwide scope, is looking to fill a Project Lead/Accountant in the General Construction group. They continue to be focused on growth while maintaining a true emphasis on culture and development of their people. As an independently run subsidiary of a larger parent company, they have substantial financial support along with the backing to continue to invest in their future.


Responsibilities:

• Manage the monthly draw process, adhere to draw due dates, assist subcontractors with monthly billings, review subcontractor pay & associated lien waivers, analyze cash flow, and work with project management teams to account for non-routine project costs.
• Set up mapping and integration requirements between the sub-billing platform and construction management system: subcontractor commitments, change orders, and pay applications.
• Create Accounting Journals associated with the draw: construction fee, warranty, overhead reimbursements, and various other transactions.
• Generate recurring and ad-hoc reports to provide data/analytics for use by construction operations and accounting teams.
• Monitor draw funding and project cash balances to ensure timely payment for vendors and subcontractors. Collect necessary lien waivers after payments have been initiated.
• Reconcile WIP for all hard costs: validate all project costs are accounted for in the construction management system to ensure accurate reporting throughout the lifecycle of a project.
• Assist with the integration of data between the construction management & financial systems: suppliers, projects, commitments, change orders, and subcontractor pay applications.
• Review supplier invoices and transaction verifications for appropriate coding and timely submission.
• Support project management team with budget creation and changes, contract execution, and other administrative project set-up tasks.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years work experience in accounting, finance, and/or construction cost management
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or Const. mgt. is strongly preferred
• Relevant project mgt, experience in Construction and Real Estate/Property Management
• Job Cost Accounting experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Procore and/or large ERP experience is preferred.

This client is offering a base salary in the 90-100k range a 10% bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date), 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days and hybrid 2 day a week remote schedule.