What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at The Skillman Corporation?
The Skillman Corporation, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a Construction Management firm that prides itself on building relationships, not just buildings.* Skillman is 100% employee owned, and our employee-owners work side-by-side with our clients to develop plans so their projects run efficiently and effectively. The Skillman Corporation is committed to being a market leader by providing the best construction management services.
We are seeking to add to our team a project accountant who will support the financial and administrative operations within our construction projects. This position manages monthly billings, audits AIA progress billings, and works closely with our project teams and external partners.
This person is highly organized, analytical and detail-oriented. Experience with construction accounting and project administration is preferred.
Position requirements include:
- Prepare monthly billing packages, ensuring accuracy and timely payments to our subcontractor partners
- Audit subcontractor requests for payments to contact amounts
- Coordinate and maintain project contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, allowance requests and general condition items
- Maintain organized project files and electronic records
- Communicate with owners, subcontractors, project team members regarding any open items
- Help project team with project start-up and close-out
- Monitor and audit time on a weekly basis, uploading hours into job costs
- Serve as an Accounts Payable backup
- Prepare and track direct reimbursable invoices
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Accounting degree with minimum of 3 years experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and have strong attention to detail
- Experience with construction billing procedures helpful.
- Efficient with strong organizational skills
- Can-do attitude who is willing to assist the team in other tasks when necessary
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person