Construction Accountant

This is an exciting opportunity at a private equity-backed company to learn in a demanding environment and own high-priority, high-impact projects while maintaining our spirit of fun, energy, and passion. The role requires superior analytical skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to collaborate across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

The Construction Accountant Role will primarily support the Construction and Development Teams and work closely with team members in Operations, Procurement and Finance across the global Serverfarm organization.

As a Construction Accountant you will oversee all phases of the job costing process associated with large, complex Construction Projects. Responsibilities will include overseeing all phases of job costing, project specific Accounts Payable and Commitments and vendor compliance. This person will heavily work with the Construction and Development team to ensure accurate project accounting. This role will also assist in developing policy and procedures to streamline and optimize operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for project set up, maintaining budgets and commitments, budget variations and change order management of large construction projects.

• Analyze and approve project specific accounts payable invoices and purchase orders.

• Accurately prepare client invoicing per contract requirements and deadlines.

• Assist Finance with accurate project cash flow reporting.

• Accurately prepare cost summaries related to construction activities for construction and finance teams.

• Support in project inquiries to meet liability and capital funding requirements.

• Review and investigate construction project variances.

• Prepare and review project cost reports to identify risks or opportunities.

• Perform data research and analysis for the Construction and Finance teams.

• Manage vendor compliance, preliminary lien notices, insurance, and retention.

• Communicate with General Contractors and vendors on a regular basis.

• Work closely with the finance team and other departments to support overall project and financial operations.

• Perform other duties as required.

• Travel up to 20% 

Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations through maintaining accurate accounts payable ledgers at the company, and communicating information with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field is required.

• 5+ years of experience in the Construction / Project Accounting Field.

• Experience working with Large Construction Projects is a plus.

• Experience working in multiple currencies is a plus.

• Experience working in Netsuite is a plus.

• Ability to successfully work and excel in a remote setting.

• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time and work in a high-volume, fast paced transaction-oriented environment.

• Growth oriented mindset, desire to learn and share knowledge to help others succeed.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills preferred.