Project Accountant

Stevens Construction Corp.•Madison, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Stevens Construction Corp. is a commercial general contractor with self-performed trades of concrete, carpentry, and prefabricated wall components, serving the Midwestern Region. We specialize in the new construction of various commercial multi-unit, senior living, student living, and mixed-use buildings. Our teams are successfully built using our four core values: Excellence, Integrity, Enriching Lives and Relationship Driven. We work to perform at our best in all that we do while treating one another with respect, creating strong relationships and producing excellent results. This is a 100% in-office role with flexibility as needed! The Project Accountant is based out of our Corporate Office in Madison, WI.

Requirements

Minimum associate's degree in accounting or related degree.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites with ability to learn accounting specific software.
Must have high attention to detail, strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Must have positive attitude and willingness to learn!

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
CPA preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

Monitor the progress of projects, investigate variances, approve expenses, and ensure project billings are issued to customers and payments are collected.
Prepare monthly owner payment applications, sworn statements, lien documentation, and other supporting documents to ensure timely project payments.
Monitor project costs and billings to identify potential underbilling and track variances between contract and internal costs.
Manage project equipment and consumable billing, including entering project charges and maintaining accurate records in Timberline and Toolwatch.
Research and resolve tax, contract, vendor, invoice, and lien waiver questions as they arise.
Prepare financial closeout documentation and assist with project closeout activities.
Support Project Managers and the Accounting team with project-related financial tasks and Accounts Payable overflow as needed.