**Applicants will only be considered if they have experience working in the Construction industry along with Sage (or similar software)**
Compensation: $90,000 – $110,000, + benefits, bonus, profit sharing, 401k match, and more!
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a Boston, MA based growing firm in the construction industry (60 Million in sales, 9 years in business)! The Project Accountant will assist with the General Ledger (GL) maintenance and preparing for month-end / year end. There will also be accounts payable (AP) analysis, and some compliance tracking for subcontractor paperwork, etc.
The key responsibilities for this position are:
Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM) regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing. Prepare final invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup for approval by the Business Manager. Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing; communicate with the Business Manager, as to your observations and actions are taken. Research any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period. Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses, Subcontractor invoices, and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard procedures. Perform the accounts payables. Keep track of subcontract contract amounts, change order amounts and make payments under the direction of Business Manager. It is expected that the Biller maintain a continuous line of communication to clear any open issues and work with the PM to resolve. Set up new projects. Write off any uncollectible receivables, labor or expenses, as directed by the Business Manager. Work with subcontractors to receive required paperwork in a timely fashion, invoices, proof of insurance and lien waivers. Reconcile budgeted forecasts to actual costs. Prepare monthly WIP accruals and other month end closing tasks. Recommend and implement agreed process improvements to the billing cycle. Prepare special project analyses of auditor requirements, which may include research and reconcilement. Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Business Manager. Skills Needed:
Bachelor's Degree with some college courses in Accounting or Business preferred. Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in word processing, excel, and accounting software. 3 or more years of cost accounting. A thorough knowledge of standard AIA contract language and types, including hourly, lumps sum, not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process. Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities. Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills. Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion. Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the Business Manager, as necessary. Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment. Knowledge of Sage Software is a plus. #LI-DK1
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