Project Accountant

About the Company

Our client, a growing and well-established organization in the Seymour, CT area, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Cost Accountant to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with project managers and leadership while playing a key role in financial tracking, reporting, and project performance analysis.

Responsibilities

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• Assist the Controller with cost analysis, month-end reporting, forecasting updates, and preparation of WIP schedules
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• Manage project job costs within Sage 300 and Premier Construction Software
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• Collaborate with Estimating and Contract Administration teams to establish project estimates within the job cost system
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• Partner with Project Managers to review and update project job costs monthly
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• Prepare, process, and issue owner requisitions alongside Project Managers
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• Process and manage subcontractor requisitions for payment in coordination with Accounts Payable and Project Managers
  
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  • Verify previously billed amounts
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  • Review current billings against owner billings
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  • Verify retention amounts and extensions
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• Process vendor invoices by:
  
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  • Matching invoices against purchase orders
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  • Verifying quantities and unit pricing
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  • Reviewing invoice extensions
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  • Confirming sales/use tax applicability
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  • Running required Timberline reports
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• Assist with check runs and verify required supporting documentation, including signed documents and waivers
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• Respond to vendor and subcontractor inquiries in a professional and timely manner
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• Maintain organized filing systems and track documentation related to accounting and project cost functions
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
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• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within construction or project-based industries
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• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
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• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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• Familiarity with construction procedures and documentation, including AIA requisition forms and change order forms
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• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
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Preferred Skills

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• Experience with Sage 300, Timberline, and/or Premier Construction Software
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• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
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• Knowledge of construction accounting principles and job costing processes
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