Project Accountant

Job Title: Project Accountant
Location: Ontario
Hourly: $90,000 - $110,000 - DOE
Schedule: M - F
Hybrid
DH

REQUIRED:
5+ years experience
Industry: Construction - General Construction

Responsibilities

Ability to read prime contracts and assist in translating compliance items into the SOV and Owner billing packages and change orders.
Review, discuss, and update contract abstracts (with project team)
Attend Project Meetings (Buyout, Kickoffs/Startups, and Closeout)
Participate in Project Job Walks (as required by Owners/Funding Agents)
Coordinate
Proactively stay up to date on all laws, regulations, and company policies affecting the subcontractor payment process (pay-when-paid requirements, preliminary notice/lien release requirements, supplier agreements, etc.) and Owner billings.
Oversight and review of internal budget
Maintain job specific rate table and manage cost moves
Attend pencil review as needed
Owner billings - prepare, produce, log/post, report, and update AR team
Maintain a full understanding of how owner billings are reconciled and posted within company books
Identify discrepancies and disclose to management
Maintain an understanding of the Schedule of Values for the Owner and subcontractors.
Fluent in AIA and Owner Billing Types:
Stipulated/Lump Sum
Cost-Plus
Time and Materials (T&M)
GMP/G-Max
Unit Pricing
School District Owner Billings
Design Bid Build (DBB)
Design Build (DB)
Construction Manager at Risk (CMR)
Lease Leaseback & Escrow Account Management
Review and/or compile owner billing backup to ensure ties to bill (delegate as needed)
Manage A/R Notes (report into A/R Manger)
Review and approval of sub-tier tracking
Manage A/P invoice workflow
Handle trade partner and vendor inquiries
Manage trade partner compliance and payment turn-times
Review and request advanced payments for project teams as needed, ensuring these requests are following policy
Pre-review CTC and document potential risks/opportunities for mgmt., reasons for fluctuation in GP
Cost to Complete (CTC) meeting attendance (if required by Project Controller)
Identify potential project write-offs (delegate as needed)
Reconciliation with Project Manager for closeout
Provide guidance and train accounting peers and project team members
Provide Audit assistance


Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.
Proficiency in accounting software such as: Textura
Procore
B360 Viewpoint Vista
ERP(any experience level)
Strong knowledge of financial concepts including double-entry bookkeeping, debits & credits, payroll processing, and auditing practices.
5+ years of project accounting experience preferred
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and financial modeling.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
Ability to travel to assigned Project Sites once a week
General Contractor experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.