Project Accountant (Heavy Civil)

Haydon Companies•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Project Accountant position is responsible for analyzing financial information and monitoring the progression of projects. They will investigate variances, approve expenses, and ensure projects are billed to the customers and payments are collected.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting; or 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, standard contract terms, including hourly, lumps sum, not -to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate with the necessary departments regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing.
Ensure consistent billing and financial reporting at project levels by following best practices.
Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard procedures.
Review project budgets, staffing and work plans to guarantee appropriate fees.
Prepare and send exact invoices to clients and collect payments.
Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
Provide year-end support of auditor requirements.
Prepare local property and business tax returns.
Ensure the clients contracts are up to date with changes that reflect the project needs.
Guarantee timely reporting, budgeting, financial management and project forecasting to clients.