PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

Southland Industries understands that people are key to our success as a company. The people who work for us, the people we serve, and the people who live and work in the buildings we design and build.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we seek people that don’t just follow a career path, but who are looking to gain the best experiences and to have an impact wider than their own job.  We believe in building talent and supporting our people with what they need to grow and flourish. And we thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a fun, fast paced and the excitement of a growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE FIRST, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, SAFETY, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Accountant will be responsible for managing all phases of the construction job costing process by categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and billings associated with construction projects. Ideal candidate must be able to commute 3 DAYS A WEEK TO THE JOB SITE LOCATED IN HIGHLAND, CA and the remainder of the week to the Garden Grove office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Cost-Plus billing & T&M experience
• Compliance: Insurance and Sub-contract review experience 
• Compile, prepare, and analyze monthly project billings per contract requirements.; Perform financial analysis and reconciliation of project costs versus project budget
• Monitor accounts receivables and cash receipts. Resolve outstanding payment issues with GC
• Process project accounts payable and subcontracts payable
• Manage Vendor compliance – insurance, lien waivers, retention and W-9’s.
• Produce and analyze job performance and profitability through jobs cost tracking reports
• Assist in the preparation of status reports and maintains accurate project statuses and budget information in COINS

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with major in accounting, finance, business or related fields of study. 3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• 2-5 years of construction project accounting experience is a plus.
• Able to analyze and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Proficient in using advanced accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to effectively prioritize work.
• Ability to maintain strong client relations and provide good customer service.
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints in an interrupt driven environment.
• Must have experience both creating reports and compiling and analyzing data

YOU MATTER

BENEFITS:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with 50% COMPANY MATCH (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE: SOUTHLAND CAREERS OR ON FACEBOOK OR LINKEDIN OR TWITTER

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - WORKING AT SOUTHLAND

Southland Industries is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

ALL EMPLOYMENT OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL, DRUG TEST, BACKGROUND CHECK AND PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE CHECKS.

WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP OF EMPLOYMENT AT THIS TIME

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