Construction Project Accountant

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Construction Project Accountant is responsible for managing the complete financial lifecycle of construction projects – Residential, Commercial, and Service. This role involves close partnership with project managers, procurement, contracting, and senior leadership to ensure costs are accurately tracked, financial risks are proactively identified, and reporting is accessible and timely. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented leader who can operate with a high level of autonomy and communicate, influence, and educate across multiple departments of the organization. This position is hybrid and requires two days per week to be worked at A&R Solar's Seattle location.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to Project Managers with AIA billing and monthly revenue forecasts
• Attend Project Handoff Meetings and manage new project setup including SOV creation
• Assist Project Management with Time and Labor reporting to forecast project performance, anticipated labor costs, included prevailing wage, and understanding utilization metrics
• Provide performance to budget reporting on active projects
• Complete Monthly Revenue WIP adjustments
• Identify when budget changes arise and make recommendations for contract modifications or Change Orders as needed
• Assist with Staffing projections to efficiently staff projects to meet revenue targets
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Contracting Team to ensure each project’s cash flow is aligned and monitored against client’s & vendor’s contractual agreements.
• Create and update dashboards to provide visibility to project performance
• Help create new tools to aid project teams in providing high quality service coupled with efficient use of financial resources
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, annual close out activities by meeting set deadlines and providing complete and detailed financial information to stakeholders
• Provide recommendations for process improvements, pricing updates, and assist with indirect cost allocation methodologies
• Be accountable to role specific KPIs
• Provides cross-functional support for accounting and assists with special projects and emerging priorities as needed

• Minimum of three years in project accountant role or similar
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Solid understanding of job cost accounting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, WIP Schedules, AIA Billing, and prevailing wage (WA & OR)
• Advanced Excel skills including ability to learn and adapt to financial data systems
• Highly proficient computer skills
• Salesforce CRM and QuickBooks experience preferred
• Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with minimal oversight 
• Ability to take the lead on suggested course(s) of action and be accountable for outcomes
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to take on responsibilities as business needs evolve.