Project Accountant

Griffith Company•Bakersfield, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120 year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds. POSITION PURPOSE The Project Accountant’s primary responsibility is to monitor job profitability for their Division.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience of Cost Accounting in the Construction Industry.
Experience in cost analysis is required.
Have basic knowledge with basic accounting principles (i.e. journal entries, debits, credits, etc.)and accounting functions.
Ability to accurately work under pressure in meeting deadlines.
Must have excellent organizational skills.
Must have excellent communication and written skills.
Must be detail oriented.
Must be proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook applications.
Ability to analyze data

Nice To Haves

Experience with an integrated construction accounting and project management software preferred.
Job cost and construction experience will be a plus for this position.

Responsibilities

Set up and maintain budgets/contracts
Reporting of all pending and approved change orders throughout the job
Process quantity updates & Back charges
Subcontracts compliance, processing and billing
Long form P.O’s on tracking actual and committed costs
Committed Cost Reconciliation/Accruals
Month-End Reporting
Maintain an accurate contract and billing based on correspondence from the owner
Attend pre-construction meetings (on larger projects)
Time and Material billings
Responsible for analyzing, updating and providing accurate cost reports
Assistance in collections efforts to minimize past due AR balances
Other duties as assigned