We are looking for an entry-level Project Accountant to join our team! You will play an important role in managing financial workflows, tracking project costs, data entry, cost accounting, and generating invoices. You will work closely with project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain accurate financial records and optimize project profitability.
Essential Job Functions:
Maintain financial records for projects in the project management system, and ensure accuracy in reporting.
Become proficient in generating AIA billing & reporting.
Work closely with the Operations Team to maintain accurate records and streamline workflows.
Respond promptly to the needs of vendors and subcontractors.
Collaborate with the project team to monitor and review all project billings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Verify and process subcontractor and general condition payments.
Ensure timely and accurate construction billings for multiple projects.
Review Committed Costs, ensuring approved contracts and change orders are posted in the monthly requisition process.
Assist with job closeout, verifying final commitment balances and retainage payables.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
2+ years of proven experience in cost accounting, project accounting, preferably in construction
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and costing.
Proficiency in Procore (preferred), QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft 365 (especially Excel).
Understanding of General Ledger and Cost Codes.
Ability to prepare financial reports.
Perform business analysis, cost analysis, and risk identification skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Tactful, diplomatic, and professional when working with subcontractors and colleagues.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Demands of the Job:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Occasional lifting of office supplies or documents (up to 20lbs).
May require occasional travel to project locations.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Benefits
401(k) Plan with Matching
Health Benefits for Employee covered by employer
Dental and Eye Insurance
Life Insurance
Numbers & Facts
Location
Edison, New Jersey
Website
www.gwgllc.com
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Air Intelligence Agency (AIA)unmatched
Billingunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Business Analysisunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Contract Approvalunmatched
Cost Accountingunmatched
Cost Analysisunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Profit & Lossunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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