Project Accountant

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The Project Accountant is responsible for establishing solid communication with their assigned project team. Duties include analyzing owner contract and subcontractor agreements to extract pertinent accounting information, maintaining project-related records including contracts and change orders, generating project-related billings to customers, and resolving any issues in a timely manner.

This role will be required to work on-site at our Santa Fe Springs office and at a potential job site as needed. Following the completion of the training period, the position will adhere to the company’s Work From Home policy, which may allow for a hybrid work schedule based on business needs and manager approval. 

Can you:

• Be flexible, adaptable and effectively cope with change
• Clearly represent all information so that even bad news can be handled with expediency and transparency
• Keep your composure under pressure and encourage collaboration in the face of conflict
• Self-motivate to learn, investigate and understand
• Commit to doing what the job requires to be done right

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Attend pencil meeting with owner and/or architect to ensure proper and accurate pay application to the owner per contract terms.
• Respond to owner requests regarding any accounting related item on assigned projects
• Experience analyzing and processing the following construction documents:
• Monitor project performance – contract value/total billed to date/total remaining
• Owner and subcontractor change orders
• Process 20-day California Preliminary Notices
• Collect and track subcontractor and supplier releases
• Prepare, maintain, file, release any necessary mechanic’s lien or bond
• Purchase Orders
• Monitor subcontractor compliances – insurance, city licenses, qualifications
• Subcontractor payments
• Process accounts payable and any reimbursable expenses related to assigned projects
• Cost Reports
• Research and resolve any invoice problems
• OCIP/CCIP, CRA/PLA compliance requirements
• Create, maintain, monitor any reconciliation reports requested by corporate accounting or project staff
• Collection of unpaid customer invoices
• Monitor any unbilled costs on a project and report to management
• Monitor and report to management where an opportunity for additional billing exists
• Close out project upon completion – final subcontractor payments, final change orders, final releases, etc.
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management
• Review certified payroll reporting

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in the construction industry
• Proficient communication, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, CMiC, Textura
• Possess self-management skills and ability to work with limited supervision
• A positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills

MATT Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We demonstrate through our recruiting efforts and subcontractor selection that we are committed to hiring, supporting, and advancing people from diverse cultures and perspectives. MATT Construction actively partners with organizations that provide a network of candidates with skills and experiences that lend to creating a rich and diverse workplace.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles/San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.