Project Accountant

Description

• Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, and other project team members to ensure accurate financial information exchange.
• Enter and manage project budgets provided by the estimating department and project team.
• Cross-train within the Finance department to provide backup and support as needed.
• Analyze financial reports, records, and data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Engage in continuous learning to stay informed about Wohlsen and accounting profession standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Manage all financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, to support project financial health.
• Assist in the preparation of audit backup and providing necessary documentation and support.
• Collect, analyze, investigate, and report financial data to support informed decision-making.
• Develop an overall understanding of CMiC, ePort, Textura and all other financial project systems.
• Reconcile account discrepancies to ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations, processes, and procedures to protect project integrity.
• Collaborate with project managers and teams to align financial strategies with project objectives.
• Record and manage approved owner contract change orders.
• Ensure seamless integration of financial processes across systems.
• Collaborates and works closely with Project Managers, clients, and other project team members to ensure accurate financial information exchange.
• Provide guidance on accounting matters, work within company policies, and assist with audits.
• Document financial actions thoroughly for accountability and audit-readiness.
• Generate accurate financial reports and forecasts for strategic planning and informed decision-making.
• Adjust project budgets based on analysis and collaboration with Project Managers and Leadership team members.
• Conduct thorough reviews of owner contracts to ensure compliance and understanding.
• Conduct cost analyses to evaluate project profitability and inform decisions on project direction.
• Support the monthly and yearly financial closing processes.
• Prepare comprehensive final project cost tracking reports upon project completion.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold data confidentiality.
• Manage billing and invoicing, maintaining cash flow and ensuring correct client billing.
• Regularly review job cost reports and project cost tracking reports, comparing them with monthly budgets. Make necessary adjustments as directed by Project Managers.
• Assume responsibility for the integrity of financial information generated from your areas of responsibility.
• Participate actively in financial discussions and contribute insights.
• Utilize computer software, BI, BOE and Excel to perform accounting functions efficiently and accurately.
• Ensure accuracy of financial data and aid in decision-making processes.
• Oversee the posting of approved invoices to job cost, including the allocation and release of retainage. Ensure timely payments to subcontractors.
• Ensuring the integrity of financial information generated from areas of responsibility.
• Manage the issuance of monthly project AIA pay applications to owners or their representatives, ensuring all contractual obligations are met.
• Ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Oversee and manage project budgets to ensure financial activities adhere to allocated funds.
• Conduct Detailed Financial Analysis:

Requirements

• Is coachable with a learning and development attitude.
• Can collaborate with many project managers and project teams concurrently.
• Experience with CMiC software is desired.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Software Proficiency:
• Utilize excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and provide top-tier client service.
• Previous project accounting experience desired
• Understands the importance of documenting work accurately.
• Well-organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel if needed.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance