POSITION SUMMARYThe Project Accountant’s primary responsibility is to support the project team regarding contract modifications, compliance, payments, reports, and any other duties related to the project. Accountants are expected to occasionally travel to project sites for job status review meetings. Transportation to these sites will be provided if needed. This position reports to the Senior Accountant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS• Manage all accounting related functions for assigned projects.
• Assist project teams with any questions or needs related to the accounting department.
• Manage invoices, payments, and compliance for assigned projects.
• Have an understanding of compliance requirements for assigned projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process vendor invoices accurately and within the assigned timeline.
• Process sub-contractor payments accurately and within the assigned timeline.
• Collect and track compliance documents.
• Generate reports including Payroll, A/R, Contract Status, and Job Cost.
• Input owner billings in Timberline.
• Job cost report modification.
• Manage ERP system attributes used to control Development Lifecycle reports
• Develop, implement, and maintain construction management system, including setting up projects (jobs), budgets, job costs, cost codes, contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and various construction progress reports.
• Review and analyze capitalization of costs. Ensure compliance with policy.
• Manage process for proper coding of construction invoices (payment applications) and lien releases for contractor and vendor invoices. Maintain contract documents including records of lien releases in appropriate files.
• Analyze and review construction status with Project/Construction Managers. Direct and participate in cost analyses.
• Prepare/gather materials related to construction and cost accounting matters for internal and external auditors.
• Coordinate/interface with cost accounting system software provider.

• Other related duties as assigned or needed.

QUALIFICATIONS• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or similar business degree.
• Minimum 2 years prior experience working as an accountant or bookkeeper.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Proficient in data entry, accounts payable, accounts receivable and vendor payments.
• Strong communication skills.
• Key competencies are Communication, teamwork, initiative, and dependability.

Technical Skills• Microsoft Office
• Timberline
• Procore