Job Description: Construction Project Accountant

Position Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized individual to join our team as a Construction Project Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction accounting. As a Construction Project Accountant, you will be responsible for managing financial aspects of construction projects to ensure their successful completion within budget and timeline. Your expertise will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate project costing.

Responsibilities:

Purchase Orders/Change orders/Invoices

• Prepare and process Purchase Orders in System for invoices as approved by Project Manager
• Prepare and process Purchase order increases in Procore System.
• Maintain invoices current and route for Project Manager’s approval.
• Prepare Subcontractor & Owner change orders, (change events, PCO’s and PCCO’s)
• Follow up with vendors, owners and subcontractors on a regular basis for payments and other items as necessary.
• Maintain communication with Owner rep and clients on a regular basis.
• Submit invoices on a regular basis to accounting for payment processing as necessary.

Direct Purchase Orders (exempt for owner) Process

• DPO tracking of invoices and change orders
• DPO invoices log
• Review exceptions from supplier and follow up with Subcontractor and Owner as needed.

Owner billings

• Review with Project Manager on the tracking log activity for month.
• Prepare billing documents for Project Manager to review on a monthly basis.
• Setup call with Project Manager on billing timeline.
• Follow up with Project Manager on the approvals of Sub billings and Misc. invoices.
• Compiling backup and gross amounts on billing support on a regular basis.

Subcontractor billings

• Open and close Textura monthly billing draws for the assigned Project.
• Assist Project Manager in reviewing sub billings based on amount billed by subcontractor
• Maintain effective communication with Subcontractors and vendors on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of lien waivers and construction forms and documents used on a regular basis.
• At least 3 Years of Field Construction Accounting experience is required.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to amendments or additions as per the organization's needs.