Project Accountant I
About The Position
Join Our Team at The Douglaston Companies What we are looking for: At The Douglaston Companies, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that great ideas come from working together, sharing perspectives, and supporting one another to achieve common goals. We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a Project Accountant II to join our dynamic team. Why Choose The Douglaston Companies? Continuous Learning and Development: Your growth matters to us. We offer ongoing professional development through in-person and virtual training programs designed to sharpen your skills and help you thrive. Community Commitment: We don’t just build properties—we build communities. Our team actively gives back, creating meaningful impact and building a better tomorrow, together. Career Advancement: This isn’t just a job, it’s a career. We invest in your personal and professional growth because we know that when our people succeed, we all succeed. Back to the role: Reporting to the Controller, the Project Accountant I manages the accounting life cycle of highly complex projects with a high level of proficiency, accuracy and understanding of construction accounting reporting. Ability to express themselves verbally and written in a clear concise manner and be highly organized.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- 2-5 years of Accounting/Finance experience
- Microsoft Office Suite and Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel (Excel Certified preferred)
- Must possess excellent communication and critical thinking skills, strong analytical skills.
- Must be highly organized with attention to details, results oriented and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
- Ability to safely navigate a construction site which includes the following: climbing ladders and stairs, use of job hoists, inclement weather conditions, hazardous/cluttered and dark areas, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Sage Intacct and Procore a +
Responsibilities
- Basic understanding of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers & the effects of entries
- Ability to review and familiarize self with subcontractor and owner agreements regarding funding requirements
- Perform overall reporting and accounting on multiple projects according to deadlines
- Collaborate with the project team to review, approve, and submit subcontractor SOV's & subcontractor invoices in Procore
- Creates timely and accurate monthly requisition reports for review then submission to owner and lender for monthly funding
- Prepare and/or review monthly general conditions report for inclusion in monthly requisition report
- Review and approval in Procore of ERP feed for consistent and accurate allocation of budget and cost including contracts, change orders and subcontractor requisitions
- Enter owner change orders into Sage Intacct
- Prepare ACR budget reporting, providing guidance and feedback to project team for quarterly review with PX, PM, CEO & CFO
- Maintain budget vs actual monthly general conditions report for quarterly analysis with PX, PM, CEO & CFO
- Create project cash flows, updating and reallocating monthly based on schedules and trends reviewing with CFO, PX & Owners when required
- Creates and initiates EFTs to subcontractors following EFT fraud checklist approval process
- Perform reconciliations for bank, impress and job cost reports
- Assist in training and developing junior project accountants
- Record monthly project accounts receivable and cash receipts
- Reconcile and review project accounts payable monthly
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Benefits
- Health benefits package including medical, dental & vision plans
- Financial wellness perks to set you up for success - such as 401(k), FSA & HSA, employer-paid life insurance (basic- with option to purchase more); paid leave & disability programs.
- Pet insurance for our furry family
- Mental health resources, such as counseling, are available to our team members
- Time off- Paid Vacation time, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick days
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition & certification Reimbursement
- Hybrid work schedule with 4 days in office and 1 day remote (subject to your work location and role). Ask our recruiting team for more information!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
