Accountant - Project Cost Accounting

Plante Moran•Southfield, MI

17h•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Plante Moran Realpoint team is seeking an experienced Project Cost Accountant to record, report and track real-time costs for our construction projects. This position requires close collaboration with Plante Moran Realpoint project managers, clients, client contractors, and construction managers to provide visibility for projects at all stages.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business administration (preferably accounting)
3+ years accounting experience including experience with budgeting, and cash flow management
Demonstrated ability for: Numeric analysis
Demonstrated ability for: Contract comprehension
Demonstrated ability for: Issue resolution
Demonstrated ability for: Collaboration in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Industry experience with commercial real estate (Real Estate Broker, Lending Office, Internal Real Estate Department) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Reconcile and balance project-related accounts, develop cash flow and cost-to-complete reports.
Verify change orders and payment requests against contract requirements.
Track essential project documentation, such as bonds and insurance certificates.
Review and apply contract requirements.
Monitor engagement hours and costs to identify trends and support engagement forecasting.
Maintain the project's PMIS (e.g., e-Builder) to enable internal and external clients to monitor project status and financials.
Document accounting processes and procedures, as well as project governance.
Review AIA payment applications.
Track project budgets against actuals.
Engage and collaborate with the client and project team to identify and resolve issues.
Periodically visit project and client sites to provide client updates.