Project Accountant - Cleveland

Higley Construction • Cleveland, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Higley Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team. The Project Accountant will develop knowledge of construction accounting and project financials. Reporting to the Regional Vice President, with accountability to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, this role plays a critical part in overseeing the financial management of construction projects. This role will be 100% in person at our active construction job-site, providing direct engagement with project teams and real-time oversight of financial activities.

Requirements

• Candidate should have the ability to work against deadlines, respond to changes, and prioritize when necessary.
• Ability to identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions and demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence.
• Candidate should be an effective communicator, show attention to detail, and have strong execution skills.
• A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership.
• Candidate should demonstrate an understanding of financial acumen.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Intermediate understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Cost accounting or construction knowledge, a plus.
• Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a plus.
• Although no previous experience is required for this role, 1-2 years in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial life cycle of construction projects from inception through closing.
• Manage the Accounts Payable / Receivable process related to projects.
• Processing owner progress billings as well as managing the creation, review, and submission to all stakeholders.
• Collection of accounts receivable pay applications from our clients.
• Timely processing & remittance of accounts payable pay applications to our subcontractors.
• Helping to facilitate the processing of cash receipts and the prompt payment of associated subcontractors.
• Participate in month-end close reconciliations and processes including job costing, journal entries, variance reporting, ensuring vouchers and invoices are posted to appropriate periods, and other month-end checklist tasks.
• Participate in special projects with the accounting team as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level