Project Accountant - Self Perform Work
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About The Position
DPR Construction's Self Perform Work group is seeking a project accountant with at least 3 years of cost and/or commercial construction accounting experience. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting of project financials as well as other duties in a growing construction office. Project accountants will work closely with all members of the regional office team, including project managers, engineers, superintendents, and field office coordinators. The role is crucial in ensuring that project financials are managed effectively and accurately, contributing to the overall success of the projects undertaken by the company. The responsibilities of the project accountant include assisting SPW PMs with timely and accurate pay applications, which involve sub/vendor billings each month based on the project delivery method. The goal is to ensure that billing amounts cover forecasted costs through the end of the month. Additionally, the project accountant will be involved in BIE/CIE financial reporting, which is currently not automated, and will assemble AR reports to send to supervisors for EPM updates. They will also send reports to SPW PMs for updates on the MSR “Accounting Payment Info” section. The project accountant will act as the main contact for project billing and SPW vendor status, ensuring timely payments to SPW subs/vendors. They will assist SPW PMs with labor rate reviews and make necessary corrections, manage LMEO transfers, and prepare sub-job closeout packages. The role also involves assisting with project audits and meeting month-end close and year-end close requirements and deadlines. For Lump Sum projects, the accountant will work with Site Team PAs to ensure monthly Textura draws are opened and closed, follow up with SPW PMs for billing submittals, and ensure billing approvals from Site Teams. For GMP projects, they will strategize and map cost codes to optimize billings, review costs to remove non-billable items, prepare job billings, and manage the GMP monthly billing list. The project accountant will also delegate monthly GMP billings to the vConstruct team and review completed billings, ensuring quality assurance and quality control throughout the process.
