Project Accountant

The role

The Project Accountant is responsible for concurrent Core & Shell and Interior projects. This person acts as a liaison between accounting and project management to ensure accurate billing and financial reporting.

What you will do

• Monitor project progress by processing and reviewing subcontractor AIAs.
• Attend pencil meetings with Owner and Architect to ensure accurate pay application.
• Coordinate subcontractor invoices and payments per contract terms.
• Review and interpret client contracts, subcontractor documents, and payment terms.
• Generate Billings in Timberline and future ERP System.
• Generate Conditional and unconditional Waivers.
• Review and process Accounts Receivable.
• Respond to client and vendor billing inquiries.
• Assist with Cashflow Forecast and Project Forecast for Finance Team.
• Analyze projects and generate job costing reports.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Related field experience.
• At least 5 years of prior relevant experience working in Project Accounting for a Construction company handling core and shell, ground up construction or Interior build outs.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, functions, practices, and procedures within the construction field including cost coding and pricing, purchase orders, etc.
• Clear understanding of contract types (Construction Manager as Agent, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Lump Sum, Cost Plus).
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple construction projects and activities.
• Proactive in communication with Upper Management, Project Team, and Subcontractors.
• Strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills.
• Ability to provide Unparallel Client Service and support to Project Team.
• Excellent computer literacy including experience with Microsoft Office product applications (ex. Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point).
• Strong Excel Skills (Xlookup’s, Sumifs, Multi tab Excel Worksheets).

About the company

JRM Construction is a leading employee-owned construction firm. The company provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.