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A bit about us:

We are a growing construction firm that's looking to hire a seasoned Accountant in Brooklyn ASAP!

If interested, apply directly or email me at Steven.Zacharias@Jobot.com!

Why join us?

  • $70,000-$100,000 base salary
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Job Details

Overview:

As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial records are maintained for individual construction jobs/projects and business operations. You will lead job costing and ensure proper financial processes and controls are implemented and followed to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Scope of Responsibilities:

  • Setup new construction jobs in accounting system, enter and maintain job budgets.
  • Ensure vendor contracts, change orders, lien waivers, and insurance certificates are properly executed, obtained, and filed.
  • Review invoices and vendor pay applications for appropriate documentation and approval prior to entry into accounting system.
  • Develop and maintain accounting practices, policies and procedures to ensure accurate and appropriate recording of all transactions, reliable financial records and timely financial reporting.
  • Coordinate with the leadership team to implement company policies and objectives.
  • Maintain an accurate general ledger, properly record job costs, reconcile bank accounts and manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
  • Prepare and report individual job/project results, and results for Key Performance Indicators.
  • Implement and maintain a system for periodic updates to estimated costs to complete projects and estimated revenue at completion that drives accurate calculations and reporting of Work-in-Progress, revenue, accounts receivable, unbilled accounts receivable, and billings in excess of cost, as well as reliable forecasts of profitability.
  • Invoice customers via AIA pay application.
  • Process cash disbursements.
  • Review and process credit card expenses and requests for expense reimbursement.
  • Reconcile direct, indirect and G&A cost allocations within the general ledger.
  • Assist in W-9 collection and 1099 maintenance.
  • Respond to vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
  • Organize and maintain electronic files and documentation in a consistent and logical order.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
  • 3+ years’ experience in construction project accounting and AIA pay application processing
  • Strong problem-solving skills, accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, mathematical and data analysis skills
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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