Construction Accounting Job: Competitive Salary / Urgent Staffing Needs/ Hybrid!

Greenberry Industrial is seeking a Large Construction Project Accountant to join our growing teams in Taylor, TX.

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Project Accountant serves as an integral part of our accounting department and maintains all aspects of job costs associated with various construction projects. He/She supports our Project Managers and Project Engineers and ensures timely and accurate processing of all required contract documents, provides job cost reporting as well as any other project-related duties. This position has strong interaction with customer project accountants and internal contacts and manages vendors' payments and compliance documentation. This position also manages accounts receivable and payable as well as performs other accounting tasks. The Project and Payroll Accountant meets and exceeds deadlines with a high level of energy, drive, confidentiality, organization, and communication, and is a dedicated team player.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

JOB COSTING AND PROJECT ACCOUNTING

Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM) and Project Engineers (PE), regarding contract documents, change orders, and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to billing

Prepare invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backups for approval by the Project Manager

Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing; communicate with the CFO, as to your observations and actions taken

Research any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period

Maintain the billing files for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard procedures

Generate and distribute job-to-date cost reports to all Project Managers monthly

Set up new projects/jobs, including estimates; make transfers of employee billable hours and/or expenses, and open and close time classes in the company system

Write off any uncollectible receivables, labor, or expenses, as directed by the PM

Recommend and implement agreed process improvements to the billing cycle.

Provide year-end support for auditor requirements, which may include research and reconciliation.

Assist with the preparation of monthly costs at completion reports

Respond to requests for information and analysis from the Project Managers and Project Engineers on various accounting and subcontractor issues

Closeout open jobs once a job is closed

Analyze WIP monthly

BILLING AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Create accurate and timely monthly billings for all open projects

Record payments received on open accounts receivable, and verify entries to prevent payment discrepancies

Proactively monitor and follow up with customers on receivables that are over 30 days past due

Reconcile accounts receivable monthly

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Set up and maintain vendors and suppliers in the accounting program

Ensure accurate entry of all overhead invoices into the accounting program

Select bills for payment each week

Work with vendors and subcontractors to resolve issues from billing, lien waivers, and contract compliance

Generate recurring invoices each month

Reconcile Accounts Payable

Maintain source documents in organized vendor file

Perform any and all assigned tasks as delegated to them!

YOUR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

High School Diploma or GED

4 years of project accounting experience

Intermediate skill level

At least 2 years of construction industry experience with Excel

Proficient with Viewpoint ERP or other equivalent

PREFERRED:

BS/BA in Accounting/Business Administration or related field

Proven track record for exceeding individual and team goals

COMPETENCIES:

Organizational Skills - Prioritize workload based on department deadlines and due dates to contribute to team efforts of the organization to be best in class as an organization to our customers, employees, and vendors.

Professionalism Ability to maintain a positive attitude, professional demeanor, and professional appearance always and perform well under project constraints and deadlines.

Communicatio n - Communicate effectively with team members. Listen and convey information, ideas, and processes so others will understand.

Attention to Detail - Maintain consistent processes and accurate detailed entries, spreadsheets and supporting documentation to provide a smooth flow of financial data with customers, vendors, and employees.

Team Focus - Develop productive relationships through patience and a positive attitude to approach problem-solving.

SALARY / BENEFITS

* Cafeteria Plan for company shared costs for Health, life, Dental insurance.

• Competitive Compensation plus incentives for raises and bonuses.
• 401K Company Match of 3% of employees 6% contribution
• Competitive PTO package, increasing after three years of employment & the ability to roll over up to 40 hours.
• A wonderful culture and team environment Lots of fun and the very best team!

Greenberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity M/F/Disability/ Protected Veteran Status.

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