Project Accountant

Position Summary: The project accountant will work within the Project Accounting Team and report to the Lead Project Accountant. They will work closely with the accounting department and various internal and external departments. The Project Accountant will be responsible for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments collected. This position will be fully at the project site located in Boise, ID.

Salary Range: $70,000 to $90,000 DOE

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for processing bi-monthly subcontractor billings and all material invoices for the project. 

• Responsible for processing monthly subcontract billings and all material invoices for the project. 

• Responsible for developing and maintaining files, forms, purchase orders, subcontract files, meeting minutes, misc. forms, etc. 

• Support the bi-monthly billing process for the client and quarterly accounting reports for the corporate office. 

• Work with the lead project accountant to obtain tax-related documentation to support the subcontract billing cycle and the owner's tax exemption requirements.

• Monitor and ensure that all data requirements are satisfied in accordance with the established budgets and schedules 

• Manage the technical information required to deliver some of the most exciting projects in the industry. We are looking for team leaders, problem solvers, and great communicators 

• Responsible for tracking/reporting of accounting indicators. 

• Responsible for copying, filing, and mailing/distribution of jobsite correspondence. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or General Business Management is preferred.

• At least three (3) years of accounting and/or office management experience in the construction, engineering, or architectural field required.

• Experience with cost accounting, AP/AR functions, contract administration, invoice processing/auditing, and its relationship within the construction industry. 

• Experience in a similar accounting role within the construction industry is preferred.

Position Related Skills:

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.

• Advanced data management skills utilizing Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and sub-totaling) preferred.

• Proficient in Tier I accounting software or ERP software preferred.

• Prior experience with Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise-One accounting systems is desired.

• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate manner. 

• Familiarity with advanced job costing or relevant cost accounting experience preferred.

• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.

• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.

• Ability to work well in a large professional setting. Patience and professionalism are essential.

• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of sitting/walking and standing.

• Legs: Must be able to climb stairs - 20% of the day.

• Hands/Arms: Constant use of hands/fingers for mouse/keyboard/computer use.

• Vision: Visual acuity in near, mid, and far-range vision. Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and hand/eye coordination.

• Hearing: Sufficient to hear conversational levels in person and over the telephone and radio; sufficient to hear alarms on equipment.

• Speech: Sufficient to make oneself heard in person, speak in front of groups, and be understood over the telephone and radio. 

• Lift/Carry: Up to 50lb computer/drawings- minimal.

• Bending/Twisting: Minimal.

• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Minimal.

• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail are required.

• Work independently, make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.

• Use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine the best method to accomplish desired results.

• Plan and organize work.

• Strong organizational and computer use skills and have a high level of competency to read/write/speak English, interpret construction-related documentation, and communicate with coworkers.