Come join our Rocket Ship and be part of Compass Datacenter's mission to make lives better by providing the world's technology leaders with a secure place to plug-in wherever they grow. We provide custom, move-in ready data centers from edge deployments to core facilities serving hyperscale, cloud and enterprise customers. At Compass we have our sites set on leaving a legacy imprint on the datacenter industry. By putting Culture first, we can show this not only produces results, but more importantly, can change lives. If you don't believe us, just ask a fellow Compasser!
The Project Accountant role will provide the opportunity to develop you into a well-rounded finance and accounting professional. As a Project Accountant you will adhere to construction accounting SOPs in support of the Accounting and Delivery teams. This will include entering and auditing financial transactions in the appropriate systems and utilizing and continuously improving templates used to ensure data accuracy.
Main Responsibilities
****Perform the **** financial tool setup of NetSuite, Procore, and Vena for construction projects (including working with the team to establish approval workflows).
Generate month-end close transactions as they related to construction projects, including accruals and reconciliations.
Assist the project team with buyouts as requested by the Delivery Manager.
Audit General Contractor (GC) financial submissions for accuracy (cost codes, supporting docs, excel file formulas working correctly) and consistency across all backup documentation.
Enter construction project POs and change orders for approval into accounting systems.
Update existing NetSuite construction POs as directed by accounting team to reflect changes in subsidiary structures (supporting land replats).
Coordinate with Delivery team to enter, update and track potential change orders, including gathering and reviewing GC support.
Audit and correct all construction transactions (coding, subsidiaries, inventory allocations, vena fields, GL tie outs).
Collaborate with Delivery team on the monthly GC pay app process:
Validate and reconcile data used in monthly project reporting (subsidiary, project, cost code).
Manage collection and tracking of lien wavers as required from the project's General Contractor.
Other Project Accounting duties as appropriate.
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in an Accounting role, preferably Project/Cost Accounting in Construction or similar industry.
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
Fluent spoken and written skills in English. **
Knowledge & Skills:**
Highly motivated professional who consistently shows initiative with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
Highly organized, with strong critical thinking skills and an attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
Team player with solid interpersonal skills and a pension for collaboration.
Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize workload, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent reporting writing, communication and IT skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
This description is intended to reflect the primary functions of the job. It is not an all-inclusive listing, and is subject to change at the discretion of management.
Disclaimer:
Compass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
At Compass, we make lives better by providing the world's technology leaders with a secure place to plug in wherever they grow. We provide custom, move-in ready data centers from edge deployments to core facilities serving hyperscale, cloud and enterprise customers.
We are a Culture First organization. With a keen focus on our culture, we genuinely provide a place where employees can do their best work and grow personally and professionally. Each day, we are accountable to live out our four Core Convictions: 1) Humility In, Pride Out, 2) Actions and Words are One, 3) Continuous Improvement of People, Processes and Systems (spoiler alert - we order People first for a reason!), and 4) We Ask Why to Understand the Needs versus the Wants.
Compass is committed to an inclusive culture, and we celebrate and value diverse insights and perspectives. To continue to soar on our rocket ship, we need talent from various background, perspectives, and abilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to successfully participate in the job application, interview process, and in potential roles to perform crucial job functions.
That is why we are committed to our core convictions and key principles as we continue to provide companies a secure place to plug in.
Benefits:
Medical | Dental | Vision | Voluntary | 401K | PTO