Associate project accountant

Full job description

Description:

Associate Project Accountant is assigned to a smaller construction project(s) and partners with the Project Management team to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

This role is required to be on the jobsite 5 days a week.

The role will consist of a number of admin responsibilities as well.

Maintains project register. Prepares month-end posting/ allocations and accruals. Controls the accounts payable and receivable tasks for the project.

Ensures accurate reporting of financial information and timely invoicing pertaining to a particular project. Maintains project-related ledger accounts.

Disseminates month-end project reports to management and relevant business lines.

Maintains list of month-end deadlines and ensure that profit and cash flow forecasts are prepared on time and accurately.

Reviews project forecasts on a regular basis and ensure any outstanding matters are dealt with on a timely basis.

Identifies and assists with the resolution of basic project-related accounting issues.

Ensures policies and procedures for project accounting are adhered to.

Assists with administrative project needs including onboarding and offboarding skilled labor, badging, and data entry and upkeep.

Managing invoices and POs

Managing large data sets

Must be detail oriented to log everything correctly

Must be ok being on a project site and the personalities on a project site

Qualifications:

Experience within AR/AP/Payroll or full cycle accounting and the desire to work towards a career as a Project accountant

1-3 years of project accounting experience preferred

1-3 years of accounting experience required

Cost accounting and cost plus accounting experience preferred

GAAP accounting knowledge

Major ERP systems experience (Sage, Great plains, etc.) (COINS experience huge plus)

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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