Construction Project Accountant

PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

Southern California based commercial General Contractor seeking an experienced Project Accountant candidate with a minimum of (5) years of experience in general accounting and a minimum of (2) years of experience in commercial construction accounting.

The Project Accountant will be required to meet tight internal and external deadlines and able to handle a blend of project and corporate accounting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly client billing package, including the assembly of AIA G702 and G703 billing documents based on percentage complete using Procore.
• Knowledge of preliminary notices, collecting and tracking mechanics lien waivers down to the supplier level.
• Working with Project Management to coordinate and track project AIA billings to ensure timely payments, follow up on payment discrepancies.
• Prepare subcontractor, supplier, and general condition payments by verifying subcontractor and vendor invoices against executed commitments.
• Maintain project folders with all appropriate documents, including but not limited to contracts, change orders, pre-liens, insurance certificate, contractor’s licenses, lien waiver releases, and vendor/ subcontractor invoices.
• Manage project job costing and reporting project cash flows.
• Assist corporate accounting with a variety of tasks, such as credit card transaction processing.
• Collaborates with the other team members to support overall department goals and objectives.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in accounting.
• 2 years of experience in construction accounting.
• Must have excellent computer knowledge and experience with MS Office Suite, QuickBooks, Procore and other common accounting software.
• Resume to include a list of references from past employers/clients.
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Flexible small company atmosphere
• Great opportunity for growth
• Medical w/ Dental & Vision options
• Vacation
• 401K
• Compensation Dependent upon experience

Compensation Dependent upon experience. $65k-$110k+