Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Construction Project Accountant, where you'll play a vital role in managing the financial health of construction projects from inception to completion. This energetic position offers the opportunity to collaborate with project managers, finance teams, and vendors to ensure accurate financial tracking, reporting, and compliance. Your expertise will help drive project success through meticulous financial oversight and strategic analysis, all while working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. We are committed to fostering your professional development and providing a supportive workplace that values precision, transparency, and proactive problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze detailed financial reports related to construction projects, ensuring alignment with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and company policies.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes specific to project expenses, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Conduct balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and general ledger accounting to maintain accurate financial records.
- Oversee project cost management by tracking budgets, forecasting expenses, and identifying variances for corrective action.
- Utilize ERP systems such as SAP, Sage, Xero, or similar software to input data accurately and generate comprehensive financial statements.
- Perform cash flow analysis to support project funding needs and optimize resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls during financial reporting processes and internal audits.
- Collaborate with teams on financial report writing and interpretation to facilitate strategic decision-making.
- Support corporate accounting functions including payroll processing, account reconciliation, and financial concept application.
- Collect data from various sources to prepare accurate financial analyses that inform project planning and execution.
Skills
- Strong understanding of GAAP standards and technical accounting principles relevant to construction projects.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as SAP, QuickBooks, Quicken, Sage, Xero, or ERP systems; experience with financial software integration is a plus.
- Expertise in double entry bookkeeping, debits & credits, balance sheet reconciliation, and account analysis.
- Experience with financial report writing, interpretation of complex financial data, and presenting insights clearly.
- Knowledge of SOX compliance requirements for internal controls and audit readiness.
- Skilled in forecasting, budgeting, cost management strategies, and cash flow analysis to support project viability.
- Ability to perform detailed data collection for accurate financial analysis within a corporate accounting environment.
- Familiarity with public accounting practices related to construction or similar industries is advantageous.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines. Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise directly influences project success! We value energetic professionals who are eager to contribute their skills in a collaborative setting dedicated to excellence in construction finance management.
Pay: $72,231.06 - $86,987.95 per year
Work Location: In person
