Project Accountant

FCL Builders LLC•Itasca, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision from the Controller, the Project Accountant manages and produces accurate and timely draw packages and cost transactions associated with assigned projects. The Project Accountant is an integral part of the Project Accounting Team analyzing job cost and managing accounting related project risk. The following is a description of the general duties associated with the position. Management has a right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time; therefore, this job description is subject to change at any time.

Requirements

5-10+ years Construction accounting experience, including preparation of G7702/G703, Sworn Statement and Lien waivers
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to effectively communicate with all parties in written and oral form.
Excellent mathematical skills, including application and use in problem solving.
Ability to coordinate with many internal and external parties, including staff at other FCL locations.
Ability to meet cut-off dates for accounting cycle and billing deadlines.
Tenacity to resolve accounting issues with internal and external parties.
Well-versed in software specific to job duties such as Viewpoint, CMIC, MS Project, Construction software, MS Office applications, accounting software and the ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

Acts as advocate for FCL promoting and adhering to all company policies and procedures.
Works in tandem with project team to set up projects and manage accounting functions throughout the project.
Adheres to owner requirements and FCL requirements.
Coordinate with clients, project managers and vendors to produce accurate and timely draw packages and cost transactions.
Analyze job cost and manage accounting related project risk.
Promote and model exemplary customer service.
Work with project team to set-up projects in all systems per owner and FCL requirements
Coordinate with subcontractors for billing in subcontractor billing software
Review subcontracts and change order coding and import to job cost
Work with project team to train on procedures
Coordinate with all parties to prepare monthly billing package
Review subcontractor compliance
Monitor project receivables and cash receipts
Complete all accounting transactions per the monthly closing schedule
Analyze job costs for completeness and trends
Accounting special projects
Other duties as assigned
Role model effective communication and problem-solving skills when working through problems that arise. Analyze all aspects of a situation and reach final solutions, asking for direction as needed.
Build professional relationships with all team members by acting with the highest level of ethics and integrity.
Networking with other professionals in the Industry to assist in maintaining the reputation of FCL.