Construction Project Accountant I

The Crom Corporation • Gainesville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensures timely and accurate processing of customer billings and job maintenance. Assists Project Managers with budgets and job cost accuracy.

Requirements

• HS diploma. AA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in billing, preferably in the Construction Industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Deltek Costpoint experience.
• Construction billing experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand contracts, especially regarding billing details and subcontractor terms.
• Coordinate job specific sales tax exemptions by filing for exemption in company’s name and communicating to the appropriate internal departments.
• Calculate, prepare, and record customer monthly billings according to customer contract including all required forms and documentation within deadlines (including Davis-Bacon Certified Payroll).
• Review and process subcontractor invoices and payments.
• Maintain subcontractor certificate of insurance records.
• Prepare and submit release of liens for customers and vendors.
• Respond to inquiries from customers and subcontractors regarding accounts receivable.
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modification, approvals, and any additional service-related to billing.
• Coordinate and facilitate contract change order budget adjustments with accompanying cost breakdowns for input into software.
• Setup new jobs, uploading job budgets.
• Enter contract values and change orders.
• Close out jobs, including all needed steps.
• Detailed review and analysis of job cost sub-ledger to identify and resolve variances.
• Maintain accurate and complete electronic job folders through timely filing of invoices, check copies, lien waivers, insurance certificates, and fully executed contracts.
• Prepare weekly job cost reports for superintendents and project managers.
• Validate daily timesheet and expense entries made by superintendents are accurately charged to projects.
• Maintain state and local licenses, certifications, and tax accounts for projects.
• Drive improvement in existing business processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees