What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at IB Abel Inc?
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Position Overview:
As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for all accounting and administrative duties related to assigned projects. You will provide support to the Project Accountant Team via various tasks such as payroll, billing, and other accounting-related activities. This position will also support a group of Project Managers to ensure profitable, successful projects. You will also have opportunities for professional development, networking, and team building within the department. Previous experience in Accounting - especially in the construction industry or a related field—is a plus. However, this exact experience is not required for consideration.
Base Location/Travel Requirements:
- This role will be based on-site in our York, PA office.
- Occasional travel as necessary to other offices, trainings, and offsite meetings
Essential Functions/Duties:
- Payroll entry/verification, if applicable
- Assign job numbers and set up within Vista
- Create job estimates/trackers and enter them into Vista.
- Job Cost Analysis.
- Purchase Order closings.
- Preparation of billings.
- Work with the Project Managers to keep accounts receivables current on projects.
- Assist with additional tasks the Senior Project Accountant and Job Cost Manager assign.
Education, Skills, Experience:
Required:
- High School Diploma
Other:
- Office experience in a higher-paced environment
- Must be able to present acceptable documents evidencing identity and employment authorizations per the Federal I-9 requirement
Desired:
- Associate degree, Business Administration
- Experience with high-volume payroll and/or invoicing
- Accounting or process management education
Why Work for IB Abel?
IB Abel’s 109-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values—Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional—shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all levels of the company to maintain focus on our shared goals.
IB Abel is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members, including via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System, Abel University.
What do We Offer?
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision, available the first of the month after your start date!
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness services (including an EAP), incentives, and regular team-building activities
- Equipment necessary to successfully work from home, as appropriate
- A 401(k) with company matching
- Industry memberships and certification programs/career development opportunities, as well as our LMS
- Competitive salary and incentive plan
- A progressive and flexible PTO program which grows as your tenure grows with us!
It is the policy of I.B. Abel Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
