John Asdell with Robert Half is partnered with a National Construction Firm that is making significant investment in renewable energy. Consequently, they are expanding the project accounting team and hiring a Senior Project Accountant. The Sr. Project Accountant will be working with projects that average $200M in value. This person should expect to be working on an average of 10 active projects at a time (not including projects in closeout phase). The company offers a wonderful work-life balance that allows their project accounting team to work from home three days a week (on average). ting-related issues and preparing documentation for interim and year-end external audits.
Responsibilities:
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all accounting-related functions for assigned projects
• Provide guidance and support to project teams with complex accounting-related questions or needs
• Prepare and assist in interim and year-end external audits, ensuring thorough and accurate records
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with other business partners, including Project Managers, to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Understand and review owner contracts for accounting-related tasks & responsibilities
• Review and track Preliminary notices and ensure subcontractor compliance with document requirements
• Process subcontractor payments in a timely manner and ensure adherence to month-end and quarterly deadlines
• Develop and enhance project accounting processes, identifying and implementing improvements for efficiency and accuracy
• Perform cost coding and review the accuracy of vendor and subcontractor invoices
• Complete month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparation of complex journal entries, financial analysis, and respective account reconciliations
• Assist Accounts Receivable with cash application process for owner billings
• Train and mentor other Project Accountants, sharing expertise and best practices to enhance team performance
• Adhere to all financial deadlines, including month-end and quarterly reporting.
• 5+ years of project accounting experience, including POC and WIP reporting
• 1+ year of general ledger close experience, including the hands-on preparation and posting of journal entries, preferably for a AEC company
• Experience with AIA Billings highly valued