Senior Project Accountant

Description

• Develop and enhance project accounting processes, identifying and implementing improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Process subcontractor payments in a timely manner.
• Oversee all accounting related functions for assigned projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures and ensure adherence to GAAP and other regulatory bodies.
• Review and track Preliminary notices.
• Assist project teams with complex accounting-related questions or needs, providing guidance and support.
• Complete month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparation of complex journal entries, financial analysis and respective account reconciliations.
• Prepare documentation and assist in interim and year end external audits ensuring thorough and accurate records.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other business partners, including Project Managers, to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures and controls.
• Perform cost coding and review the accuracy of vendor and subcontractor invoices.
• Drive team adherence to month end and quarterly deadlines, consistently adopting innovative ideas to push a more efficient and accurate closing process.
• Adhere to all financial deadlines, including month-end and quarterly reporting by maintaining a sense of urgency for all tasks.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with document requirements.
• Assist Accounts Receivable with cash application process for owner billings.
• Collect and review lien waivers for subcontractors and sub tiers.
• Train and mentor other Project Accountants, sharing expertise and best practices to enhance team performance.
• Understand and review owner contract for accounting related tasks & responsibilities.
• Assist tax department in calculating and processing job cost and sales tax accruals in accordance with state and county tax regulations.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Prior exposure to public company audits or experience supporting external audit processes is strongly preferred to ensure readiness for compliance and reporting standards
• CPA, CMA or CCIFP preferred
• Candidates located in Pacific or Central time zones are preferred to support late-day collaboration and ensure alignment with project team schedules.
• Strong analytical skills
• Possess working knowledge of preparing AIA billings and assembling billing with supporting documentation.
• Ability to organize work and handle multiple projects
• Ability to instruct and review the work of team members and provide assistance
• Experience with online integrated accounting systems
• Strong understanding of accounting procedures and principles
• Minimum 3 years of construction accounting experience.
• Detail oriented and exceptional organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills, including professional telephone manner
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance