Associate Project Accountant

Southland Industries • Fort Worth, TX

106d

About The Position

The Associate Project Accountant is assigned to a smaller construction project(s) and partners with the Project Management team to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

Requirements

• Basic accounting knowledge
• Good organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Able to analyze and resolve basic issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance preferred
• 1-3 years' of project accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate reporting of financial information and timely invoicing pertaining to a particular project.
• Maintains project-related ledger accounts.
• Disseminates month-end project reports to management and relevant business lines.
• Maintains list of month-end deadlines and ensure that profit and cash flow forecasts are prepared on time and accurately.
• Reviews project forecasts on a regular basis and ensure any outstanding matters are dealt with on a timely basis.
• Maintains project register.
• Prepares month-end posting/allocations and accruals.
• Controls the accounts payable and receivable tasks for the project.
• Identifies and assists with the resolution of basic project-related accounting issues.
• Ensures policies and procedures for project accounting are adhered to.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Competitive Pay
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree