Project Accountant

Overview

Manage project billing, cost tracking, and subcontractor invoicing for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• erp processing
• doclink entry
• billing submission
• change orders
• job setup
• ar coordination

Tasks

-Monitor and respond to job cost email requests. -Attend project meetings, as requested. -Maintain communication with General Contractors and Owners of projects to ensure they have received everything from an Accounts Receivable standpoint to pay MSS timely. Follow up with General Contractors on payment status. -Follow established procedures to accomplish various clerical, contract administration, and accounting duties. -Assist with project accounts payables and receivables, including communicating with subcontractors, vendors, and customers regarding invoices and billing errors. -Attend Job Status Review meetings to ensure accuracy on jobs and close jobs timely. -Assist with processing change orders in ERP system and understand financial impact. -Collaborate with the Project Coordinators and Project Managers -Assist with job set up in ERP system and understand financial impact. -Prepare Sales Tax affidavits and maintain Sales Tax documents related to exemption status. -Enter Subcontractor invoices for Project Management’s approval through DocLink and ensure all documentation is received. Release subcontractor invoices to be paid. -Prepare and submit timely and accurate billing documents and AIA payment applications. -Maintain understanding of the financial impacts from projects per region. -Communicate with all staff, Project Managers, Customers and Vendors to ensure proper reporting. -Monitor job status and performance. -Set up and maintain all documentation for subcontractors associated with Projects. -Provide documentation for internal and external auditors. -Submit billing through customer portals, as required.

Requirements

• viewpoint vista
• microsoft excel
• associate degree
• aia forms
• gaap
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Problem-solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts with customers diplomatically. -Physical Demands: Constant sitting, walking short distances, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching above and/or below shoulder, handling/grasping documents or office equipment, clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in-person and/or on the telephone, vision sufficient to read source materials and computer screen data, repetitive motions for computer equipment use, lift 25 lbs. occasionally, 5-10 lbs. frequently to lift/carry/move objects, files and documents. -Basic accounting principles including percentage-of-completion revenue recognition is preferred. -Construction AIA forms experience required. -Periodic visits to regional offices, which may or may not require overnight travel. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. -Ability to accurately work under pressure and meet deadlines -Ability to report project details to Accounting Management -Must successfully pass a background check and drug test. -Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. -Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting. -Experience working with financial software and ERP systems, Viewpoint Vista preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. -Job cost and construction experience is required for this position. -Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping. -An Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred. -At least two years of related experience required. -Ability to work independently and complete duties and projects with little direct supervision.

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Benefits

-Short-term Disability -401k with Employer Contributions -Health Savings Plan -Flexible Spending Plan -Employee Assistance Program -Long-term Disability -Paid Holidays -Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

About Mss Solutions, Llc

-The firm integrates design-build, custom fabrication, and analytics-driven maintenance under one roof. -It tackles high-profile projects—from Fortune 100 data center builds to major hospital and commercial renovations. -In-house fabrication shops produce modular energy plants, pipe systems, ductwork, and UL-certified skid assemblies. -Project delivery ranges from large new construction and retrofits to audits, system upgrades, and emergency repairs. -MSS supports clients nationwide through its own teams and vetted partner network beyond the Carolinas.

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Security Clearance

-must successfully pass a background check and drug test.