Project Accountant

Job Summary

A Project Accountant is responsible for all project accounting for jobs assigned, acting as liaison between accounting and project management ensuring accurate and consistent billing and financial reporting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor project progress by processing & reviewing subcontractor AIAs with full understanding for accuracy.
• When required, attend pencil meetings with Owner and Architect to ensure proper and accurate pay application per client contractual terms.
• Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms and enter in the system.
• Review and process Accounts Payable for General Conditions, General Requirement invoices in addition to Trade Work in Place.
• Review and interpret client contracts, subcontractor documents, payment terms, Insurance, Bond requirements, Contingency, Fee calculations, New York City Subcontractor Lien Laws Notice to Owner, and Waiver Requirements.
• Generate Billings, Timberline, and future ERP System generated billings and Multi Tab Excel billings. Prepare full backup requirements as requested by client and Contractual Agreement, IE Payroll, Labor, General Conditions, General Requirements, Technology Cost, Trade WIP, Materials Stored Cost and Conditional and Unconditional Waivers.
• Review and process Accounts Receivable and respond to client & vendor billing inquiries.
• Assist in monitoring cash flow and communicate with PM/PX on tracking Accounts Receivables.
• Assist with Cashflow Forecast and Project Forecast for Finance Team.
• Analyze projects; generate job costing reports to provide meaningful input to project teams.
• Review of sub-contractors’ statements and reconciliation of variances.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Related field,
• At least 5 years of prior relevant experience working in Project Accounting for a Construction company handling commercial and/or corporate interiors construction projects.
• Commonly used concepts, functions, practices, and procedures within the construction field including cost coding and pricing, purchase orders, etc.
• Clear understanding of contract types (Construction Manager as Agent, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Lump Sum, Cost Plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple construction projects and activities.
• Must be proactive in communication with Upper Management, Project Team, and Subcontractors.
• Strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills.
• Ability to provide Unparallel Client Service and support to Project Team.

Computer Systems

• Excellent computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office product applications (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) 
• Strong Excel Skills (Xlookup’s, Sumifs, Multi tab Excel Worksheets)

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary offered for this role is $100,000 - 120,000.

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