Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Project Accountant, your primary responsibility is to support the project team regarding contracts, Procore and other systems subject matter expert, and any other duties related to the project. Your duties will also include reviewing budgets and preparing financial reports.

To be successful as a project accountant, you should possess extensive experience in accounting and the ability to provide project managers with accurate financial information. Top-notch project accountants ensure consistent billing and prepare reliable financial reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate job setup and organization with the Project Management team.
• Review and maintain accurate Project Cost Report.
• Analyze project costs and variances.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes (EOM).
• Presenting and explaining financial information to project managers and management.
• Tracking budget variances and conducting research and analysis.
• Process invoice in ERP system and ensure clean and correct data throughout all systems.
• Ensure consistent billing and financial reporting at project levels by following best practices.
• Support analysis and report assigned projects’ financial information.
• Offer actual costs information to the team.
• Integration admin for Procore, GC Pay, Sage, Cabbage.
• Create processes and best practice within software system.

• Assist with any additional assignments upon request of the accounting supervisor or project management team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in construction accounting.
• Expert knowledge of Procore system.
• Knowledge of Sage (Timberline), GC Pay, Sage, Cabbage software a plus.
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word, and project management software.
• Clear understanding of construction contract.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal and drug screen successfully.

Skills/Abilities Required:

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, high sense of urgency and ownership of work, with a demonstrated ability to manage deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and attention to detail.
• Communication, organization and analytical skills.

• Must be a motivated team player looking to succeed.
• This position requires analysis, critical thinking, and the ability to provide solutions that benefit the company and projects.
• Ability to work autonomously within the company’s policies, procedures, and standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent people skills, managing, motivating, and disciplining if necessary.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, be self-accountable, and be able to lead by example.

Working Conditions:

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• While performing the duties, the employee must regularly use close vision to read fine print, reports, spreadsheets, summaries, and other documents in either hard copy or computer monitor.
• Must be able to converse on the telephone and in person, use hands and fingers to write and type, prepare email messages with attached files, and use personal computers and calculators.
• The employee will periodically need to lift and carry heavy documents such as specifications and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on computers.
• Work is performed in an office environment.

Butler-Cohen does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to any employee of the company without a signed agreement in place will be considered property of Butler-Cohen, and no placement fee will be paid. Please do not contact hiring managers directly.

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