Project Accountant

ENFRA LLC • Baton Rouge, LA

9d • $58,080 - $77,570

About The Position

The Construction Project Accountant is responsible for overseeing accounting for projects including maintenance of the general ledger and the month-end close process. They work closely with the Construction Management team in areas including budget and forecast preparation, project financial analysis, and development of internal control policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Intermediate level skills in Adobe, Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mid-large size engineering/construction organization.
• CPA license.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of US GAAP.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within short deadlines.
• Job costing and cost codes experience
• High-level analytic skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily and monthly accounting processes including journal entries, account reconciliations and general ledger transactions.
• Prepares monthly client invoicing in coordination with the Program Management team.
• Enters subcontractor accounts payable invoices and manage needed cash disbursements.
• Assists in the preparation and analysis of financial information in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepares routine financial reports and ad-hoc reports for operational review and decision making.
• Provides analysis and recommendations to senior leadership by analyzing project financial performance, analyzing budget variances, and ensuring compliance.
• Assists with submission of information and necessary communication with internal and external auditors and respond appropriately to auditor comments and recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees