Construction Project Accountant

Company: Jobot
Location: El Paso
Posted on: January 11, 2022

Job Description:

Rapidly growing firm with a small company feel, but national reach - Great room for advancement!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: David Montgomery
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Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 per year

A bit about us:

Based in Texas, ENR has named us one of the most desirable places to work, and top 100 construction companies in the nation! We are a top tier company that is revolutionizing the industry with our excellent staff, complete dedication to our customers, and quality craftsmanship. We work on Commercial, Residential, Infrastructure, Concrete and Federal projects all throughout the Texas area.

Why join us?
Competitive Base Salary!
Flexible Work Schedules!
Accelerated Career Growth!

Job Details

The Project Accountant will support the Controller with the day-to-day financial
accounting of construction projects. This role will support the work of the
operations teams and the accounting team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure timely and accurate project transaction postings such as cost,

billings, change orders, budget adjustments, transfers, etc.
Monitor and report on project progression at monthly project WIP review

meetings.
Analyze project expenses and budget-to-actual reports with the

construction project managers to proactively identify potential cost
overruns and/or financial risks.
Monitor project cash flow and aged receivables.
Coordinate project closeouts with project managers.
Assist with the month-end close process ensuring timely and accurate

financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
Assist with special projects and perform ad hoc project analysis as

necessary.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
BS in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant field.
3+ years of experience in commercial construction and/or cost accounting.
Deep understanding of project life cycle, construction costing & billing

methods, WIP schedule, earned revenue, retainage, change orders,
certified payrolls, project budgets, contract compliance, and construction
reporting metrics.
Ability to work at a high proficiency level with a construction ERP system

(CMiC experience a big plus).
Strong knowledge of Excel: Pivot Tables, Lookups, and reports.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle demanding

deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills both written and oral with the

ability to communicate to all levels of employees, leadership, and external
parties
Detail oriented and great organizational skills
Ability to analyze issues and recommend solutions

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