Project Accountant - Construction Industry

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate with project teams with respect to project accounting and material issues: billings, collections, change orders, back charges, close-outs, labor, and material costs, and profit/loss analysis.
• Assist with financial reporting including preparation, dissemination, and review of project work in progress reports.
• Review and approve internal paperwork relating to new projects, change orders, and cost estimates.
• Perform financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, and budgeting duties.
• Assist with financial planning and budgeting.
• Follow internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly accounting close and preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Assist with general accounting, including being responsible for tax obligations.
• Manage all operating unit assets including fixed assets and accounts receivable.
• Ensure procurement of bonding and insurances as required by company policy and project contracts.
• OFCCP Contract reporting for Subcontract over 10K.
• Review and approve payroll, accounts payable, expense vouchers, and account adjustments.
• Review and generate all required lien waivers and tax certificates.
• Review and prepare Certified Payroll Reports, OCIP/Insurance Reports.
• Calculate and maintain hourly cost breakdowns and billing labor rates.
• Support CFO and Controller in the finance and accounting activities of the Company, including timely issuance of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP, maintenance of regular cost reports, periodic budgets and forecasts, accurate processing of accounting transactions, and such other duties and responsibilities as come within the purview of this position.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to Senior Leadership with recommendation for resolution

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or related field preferred.

• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in Construction accounting preferred, or work experience demonstrating accounting and analytical capabilities.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines. 

COMPUTER SKILLS

 Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel formulas and formatting.

• Proficient with payroll and accounting software. Viewpoint/Vista Software Experience Preferred.
• Familiarity with Windows based operating systems and web based applications.
• Ability to create, file and manage electronic documents.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

 The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects.
• Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Must demonstrate commitment to EMCOR values.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may expect to work in typical office environment conditions except when visiting field locations. Field environments may vary based on project, manufacturing, or weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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