Project Accountant

Full Time 7 hours ago
Employment Information
Key Responsibilities
  • The Loan Draw Process: Take full ownership of the monthly loan draw cycle. You must aggregate all pay apps, invoices, and lender-required documents to ensure submissions are finalized by the 15th of each month.

  • Payment & Compliance Audit: Review General Contractor and subcontractor payment applications (AIA G702/G703) for mathematical accuracy. You will be responsible for the meticulous collection of Lien Waivers, insurance certificates (COI), and W9 compliance.

  • Treasury & Cash Management: Perform month-end reconciliations for approximately 20 project-specific bank accounts. You will monitor daily activity to predict low cash balances and advise leadership on liquidity concerns.

  • General Ledger & Intercompany: Manage complex intercompany "Due To/Due From" accounts. Maintain schedules for accruals, prepaids, and developer fees while ensuring all sub-ledgers reconcile to the GL.

  • Job Costing & Analysis: Generate granular job cost reports for Project Managers. You will analyze original budgets versus actual commitments and expenditures to provide financial guidance on projections and overages.

  • Process Leadership: Guide the training of all departments on software compliance and spearhead the implementation of new ERP systems (e.g., transitioning from Sage 300 to Sage Intacct).

Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or Finance (Required).

  • Experience: 3+ years of full accounting experience specifically within the Construction or Real Estate Development industries.

  • Technical Skills: Mastery of Sage 300 (Timberline) or similar construction ERPs. Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) are non-negotiable.

  • Attributes: A "self-starter" mentality with an instinct for organization and an uncompromising work ethic for accuracy.



salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

  • Loan Draws & Funding: Lead the monthly loan draw process, compiling all lender-required documentation by the 15th of each month. Act as the primary point of contact for financial institutions to ensure timely funding.

  • Payment & Compliance Audit: Review General Contractor (GC) and subcontractor pay applications (AIA G702/G703) for math accuracy. Manage all Lien Waivers, insurance certificates (COI), and W9 compliance.

  • Treasury Management: Perform month-end reconciliations for approximately 20 bank accounts. Predict cash flow trends and proactively advise project teams on liquidity concerns.

  • General Ledger & Intercompany: Manage complex intercompany "Due To/Due From" accounts and maintain schedules for accruals, prepaids, and developer fees.

  • Job Costing: Provide Project Managers with detailed analysis on original budgets versus actual commitments and expenditures to prevent cost overruns.

  • System Optimization: Oversee Sage 300 operations and support the transition to new ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct) while training internal staff on process improvements.




SkillsChartered Accountant
QualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: Experienced