Project Accountant

G William Group
  • Edison, New Jersey
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    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

    LocationEdison, New Jersey
    Websitewww.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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