Construction Project Accountant

Our client, a leading expert in construction management and surety work, has a need for an experienced Project Accountant. Great benefits, compensation and a chance to work with a great team. 

Project Accountant (Construction Accounting)

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Review of financial status of projects to verify remaining contract balances
• Creation of job cost reports
• Analysis of accounts payable and payment bond claims, Owner claims and change orders
• Preparation of payment applications
• Analysis of the financial status of construction contractor
• Assistance in the generation of Estimated Loss Reports based on contract status
• Analysis of WIP schedules to determine contract status and cost to complete
• Review and reconciliation of payment requisitions and invoices to record and coordinate appropriate payments
• Quality control of check distribution
• Creation of future forecasts to determine appropriate fund allocation

Desired Skills and Qualifications Include:

• 2-5 years of construction accounting experience preferred, but we will provide sufficient training.
• Problem solving skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Intermediary to Advanced Excel Skills
• Working knowledge of Accounting Software and Tools: Sage, QuickBooks, ComputerEase (preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant license a plus
• Surety experience is a plus, but we will train