Summary of Job Description:

The CFT Construction Associate Accountant is responsible for coordinating with General Contractors and Architecture & Engineering vendors on invoices and payment processing. This position also provides customer service to resolve construction payment issues. The Coordinator is responsible for construction payments and for the project close-out process.

You’ll get a chance to:

• Review all invoices from A&E vendors and GCs to ensure all information is accurate and provides the first approval on Yardi System.
• Oversee Architect & Engineer vendors and General Contractors for the Yardi billing process and seeks a solution for any payment issues.
• Process urgent check requests for Project Managers and Design Managers, coding and logging invoices prior to submitting them to AP.
Handle mailing of urgent checks and other documents related to A&E/Construction Payments via Fedex, regular mail, and UPS as required by Project Managers.
Set up a ledger account for each A&E/Construction payment and inputs the project budgets as approved by the Project Manager.

• Input the Construction Contract on Yardi for all projects and runs reports as needed for Project Managers.
• Responsible for the six-month Construction budget projections provided to the Finance Department; provides job cost summary report to project manager for all projects.
Maintain a database for all accounting invoices being processed and provides status to vendors and GCs.
Ensure accurate record of vendors is on the Yardi system, and collects W-9 from all vendors and keeps record of addresses for payment.

• Work with Project Manager to update information in Expesite related to construction summary page, schedule, and milestones.
Create and maintain project construction files and uploads accounting documents into Yardi and Expesite systems.
Keep track of all preliminary notices and handles Mechanical Lien issues for General Contractors and vendors.

• Handle sitework reimbursements from tenants and follows up to ensure payment from tenant.
• Responsible for the project close-out process.
• Handle the Notice of Completion (NOC) filing for all construction and Tenant Improvement projects immediately upon completion of project.
Assist the Supervisor with training of new vendors on how to utilize the Yardi and Tango Systems for billing and uploading documents.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

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Your background & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required with coursework in Accounting required.
• Minimum one to two years of experience in accounting/business; experience in construction payment processes preferred
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required training
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
• If hired, successful completion of annual store training
• If hired, must provide proof of full vaccination on start date, unless prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Full vaccination means two weeks or more have passed after receiving the second dose in a two-dose series, or more than two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine. Examples of proof of full vaccination include an original, photocopied, or digital completed vaccination card that includes name, type of vaccine provided, and date of last dose administered.

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