Job Description
The Project Accountant will perform various accounting functions related to maintenance/processing of accounting transactions and to ensure accurate accounting and reporting for construction projects.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
- Manage all accounting related functions for assigned projects.
- Assist project teams with questions or needs related to accounting
- Working knowledge of how to prepare AIA billings and assemble billing with supporting documentation.
- Understand and review owner contract for accounting related tasks & responsibilities.
- Review and track Preliminary notices.
- Collect and review lien waivers for subcontractors and sub tiers.
- Review document compliance requirements.
- Process subcontractor payments in a timely manner.
- Meet month end and quarterly deadlines.
- Cost coding and reviewing for accuracy of vendor and subcontractor invoices.
- Process journal entries.
- Process job cost and sales tax accruals.
- Assist with applied and unapplied payments for receivables.
- Support other team members as requested.
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years of relevant experience
- Minimum 2 years of construction accounting experience
- Strong understanding of accounting procedures and principles
- Experience with online integrated accounting systems
- Ability to organize work and handle multiple projects
- Ability to instruct and review the work of team members and aid
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (EXCEL, WORD, and OUTLOOK)
- Detail oriented and good organizational skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Effective written and verbal English communication skills, including professional telephone manner
We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To apply please email your resume to ddeluca@ledgent.com