The Berg Group is looking for a Project Accountant to join our team in Jeffersonville, OH! The Berg Group, a specialty contractor based in the upper Midwest for over 50 years, offers integrated solutions in pre-construction services, interior/exterior framing, and finishes. Headquartered in Minnesota, with additional offices in Naples, Sacramento, and Carlsbad, the company has been led by dedicated professionals. If you want to learn more, please visit our About page on our Berg website at https://berggroup.us/about
Summary
The Project Accountant is responsible for working with the Accounting Manager and closely with the Project Management function to accurately account for the cost, billing, and profitability of assigned projects. The Project Accountant will provide Project Managers with accurate financial information.
Essential Functions
Primary Responsibilities/Duties
Maintain project-related records, including contracts, change orders and budgets
Assist project management with investigation of variances of actual project cost versus budget
Analyze project budget line items to determine necessary budget change orders
Regular follow up with project managers on aged change orders
Review and analyze projected versus actual billings.
Close out jobs upon project completion
Attend and participate in monthly review meetings with project managers
Work with the internal Project Management Teams to prepare monthly billings
Issue invoices and monthly statements
Research and resolve problems to ensure timely and accurate billing
Deposit daily cash receipts and ensure accurate application to outstanding invoices
Make customer inquiries on past due accounts (phone, email, and tracking)
Develop and maintain lien documentation on portfolio of current projects
Approval of contracts/change orders/budgets
Work with project managers to reclass miscoded job expenses
Perform credit references for potential new clients
Support Accounts Payable with invoice entry and purchase order matching
Assist with preparation of monthly Sales & Use Tax reporting
Issue timely and accurate weekly and monthly reports
Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with annual audit for job related inquiries
Provide quality customer service to our internal and external customers
Look for and establish opportunities to streamline and optimize processes
Provide back up to Accounts Payable and Associate Accountant
Other special projects as assigned
Experience and Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Broad knowledge of Cost Accounting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong organizational and time management orientation
Possesses the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work independently within a team environment
Acts with a sense of urgency to complete tasks in a timely manner
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or relevant work experience.
1 – 3 years of related experience in accounting.
Detail-oriented, deadline/goal-driven.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
Plexxis software knowledge strongly preferred
Sales tax experience preferred
The Berg Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will 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.
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