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Project Accountant

Empire Construction

Project Accountant

Santa Ana, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    SUMMARY

     

    A Project Accountant is responsible for the full-cycle job cost/contract accounting functions associated with assigned projects related to constructions/development projects, including the completion, review, of all job-related invoices. The position will involve some direct customer and vendor contact and support through email, internet and phone. It requires strong internal and external organizational communication.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Review AP invoices, code, and enter

    • Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders

    • Authorize the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts

    • Track appropriate Lien Releases for assigned projects

    • Create and submit AIA billing to subcontractors

    • Work closely with the Project Engineers and Project Managers to ensure financial performance and necessary budget updates

    • Assist in investigating, reconciling and balancing project costs

    • Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records

    • Reconcile records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors and customers

    • Compile data and prepare a variety of reports

    • Provide clerical & administrative support and assist with special projects, as directed by the Accounting Supervisor

    • General bookkeeping tasks

    • Review purchase orders for appropriate documentation and approval prior to posting invoices.

    • Support daily accounting operations

    • Update and maintain customer and vendor database using Sage & Procore

    • Utilize computer tools such as QuickBooks, Word, Excel, Adobe, Sage, Outlook and Procore along with online meeting and collaboration software.

    • Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

    • Participate in the organization and execution of accounting projects as required. Represent the company in a professional manner, manage and maintain customer relationships through prompt, clear and consistent communication.

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally, movement within office

    • General office functions

    • Ability to communicate effectively via email and phone

    JOB CONDITIONS

    • General office. Full-time between normal hours of 8:00AM to 5:00PM, M-F with the possibility for additional hours.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum 2-5 years in an accounting role. Must be proficient with QuickBooks, Word, Excel, and Outlook. Proficient clerical skills including phone and email etiquette, filing and computer. Professional business demeanor along with good judgment, discretion and maturity to respect confidential information. Ability to effectively communicate with customers and co-workers and to efficiently participate in a team environment is required.