What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Accountant II position at The Crom Corporation?
Job Purpose:
Ensures timely and accurate processing of customer billings and job maintenance. Assists Project Managers with budgets and job cost accuracy.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Read and understand contracts, especially regarding billing details and subcontractor terms.
- Coordinate job specific sales tax exemptions by filing for exemption in company’s name and communicating to the appropriate internal departments.
- Calculate, prepare, and record customer monthly billings according to customer contract including all required forms and documentation within deadlines (including Davis-Bacon Certified Payroll).
- Review and process subcontractor invoices and payments.
- Maintain subcontractor certificate of insurance records.
- Prepare and submit release of liens for customers and vendors.
- Respond to inquiries from customers and subcontractors regarding accounts receivable.
- Effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modification, approvals, and any additional service-related to billing.
- Coordinate and facilitate contract change order budget adjustments with accompanying cost breakdowns for input into software.
- Perform job maintenance to include:
- Setup new jobs.
- Uploading job budgets.
- Enter contract values and change orders.
- Close out jobs, including all needed steps.
- Detailed review and analysis of job cost sub-ledger to identify and resolve variances.
- Maintain accurate and complete electronic job folders through timely filing of invoices, check copies, lien waivers, insurance certificates, and fully executed contracts.
- Prepare weekly job cost reports for superintendents and project managers.
- Validate daily timesheet and expense entries made by superintendents are accurately charged to projects.
- Maintain state and local licenses, certifications, and tax accounts for projects.
- Drive improvement in existing business processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- HS diploma. AA preferred.
- 10 years of experience in billing, preferably in the Construction Industry.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Deltek Costpoint experience.
2. Construction billing experience.
Working Conditions:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, scanners, etc. Extended hours may be required to meet deadlines.
EEO Statement: CROM, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. EEO/VETS/DISABILITY