Project Cost Accountant

Summary of Duties:

Responsible for the Job Cost analysis among other accounting duties. Perform Job audits and reconciliations. Review and analyze WIP and Contract Status reports. Responsible for the accounts receivable function - post receipts, notify project managers, research discrepancies.

Title: Project Accounting Specialist (Temporary, 6-Month Contract with the potential for Direct Hire)

Reporting to: Project Accountant

Pay Range: $30-$35/hr

Work Schedule: Initial training in office, followed by remote work option

Contract Duration: Up to 6 months with a possibility of permanent employment for suitable candidates

Qualifications:

• Experience with Construction Accounting Software.
• Background in Manufacturing and Construction industries.
• Knowledge of Sales and Use Tax (preferred but not mandatory).
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with spreadsheet management.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Analyze and research variances in actual job charges and commitments verses budget.

· Analyze and research physical percent of completion verses financial percent of completion.

· Assist with creation and interface of contract billings.

· Review and analyze WIP and Contract Status reports.

· Review invoice coding for accuracy, proper approvals, and reasonableness.

· Respond to inquiries from subcontractors, job staff and project management.

· Prepare job close-out documentation and monitor close-out process to completion.

· Process purchase order agreements.

· Calculate sales and use taxes on invoices from vendors/suppliers.

· Prepare sales and use tax returns for numerous taxing authorities.

· Post cash receipts.

· Maintain a positive working relationship with supplier’s/subcontractors' accounting staff.

· Promptly return all phone calls in a polite and professional manner.

· Keep sensitive information confidential.

Professional Career Level:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

· 3-5+ years of relevant experience.

· Indirect supervision.

· Fully competent in all conventional aspects of subject matter or functional area.

· Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standards.

· Devises new solutions to problems encountered.

· Independently performs most assignments with instruction.

· Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards.