Project Accountant
About The Position
We have an opportunity for a Project Accountant II to join our team in our Douglaston, NY location. If you are looking to work in a collaborative and supportive environment, but also be challenged in your role, we welcome you to apply. Reporting to the Controller, the Project Accountant II manages the accounting life cycle of highly complex projects with a high level of proficiency, accuracy and understanding of construction accounting reporting. Ability to express themselves verbally and written in a clear concise manner and be highly organized. Essential duties and responsibilities: Overall understanding of accounting procedures, general ledger and subsidiary reports Proficient in understanding financial sections within contract documents Ability to create complex reports collaboratively with internal and external parties Experience in multi project accounting reporting requirements of various sizes, stages of life cycle with various owner and agency reporting requirements Timely processing of reports including project and subcontractor closeout efficiently and accurately Monitor projects actual vs budget reporting for variances with the foresight and ability to deep dive and provide the team with constructive feedback and guidance. Review ACR & budget vs actual monthly general conditions report for quarterly analysis Reconcile and properly classify project cost and billing deferral based on project type and preconstruction agreement Identify areas of improvement to assist in accuracy of reporting as well as efficiency providing potential solutions. Create, review and monitor project cash flow and revenue assisting in resolving any variances Experience in analyzing and projecting revenue and expenses over the lifecycle of general contract projects Ability to review and understand trade billing rate schedules when requested by the project team Assist with training and development of new, current, jr and project account I level team members Performs task independently Demonstrated leadership ability Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred 6-9 years of Accounting/Finance experience Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel (Excel Certified preferred) Sage Intacct and Procore a + Must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, strong analytical skills Must be highly organized with attention to details, results oriented and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written Ability to safely navigate a construction site which includes the following: climbing ladders and stairs, use of job hoists, inclement weather conditions, hazardous/cluttered and dark area, etc. Douglaston Development, Levine Builders, and Clinton Management are a dynamic privately held group of companies with a unique “owner-builder-manager” advantage. The Douglaston Companies started with the founding of Levine Builders in 1979 with just two people. Standing by our core values of integrity and ethics for the past four decades the firm has grown to 200 employees. The Douglaston Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, disability, marital status, caregiver status, pregnancy, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- 6-9 years of Accounting/Finance experience
- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel (Excel Certified preferred)
- Sage Intacct and Procore a +
- Must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, strong analytical skills
- Must be highly organized with attention to details, results oriented and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
- Ability to safely navigate a construction site which includes the following: climbing ladders and stairs, use of job hoists, inclement weather conditions, hazardous/cluttered and dark area, etc.
Responsibilities
- Overall understanding of accounting procedures, general ledger and subsidiary reports
- Proficient in understanding financial sections within contract documents
- Ability to create complex reports collaboratively with internal and external parties
- Experience in multi project accounting reporting requirements of various sizes, stages of life cycle with various owner and agency reporting requirements
- Timely processing of reports including project and subcontractor closeout efficiently and accurately
- Monitor projects actual vs budget reporting for variances with the foresight and ability to deep dive and provide the team with constructive feedback and guidance.
- Review ACR & budget vs actual monthly general conditions report for quarterly analysis
- Reconcile and properly classify project cost and billing deferral based on project type and preconstruction agreement
- Identify areas of improvement to assist in accuracy of reporting as well as efficiency providing potential solutions.
- Create, review and monitor project cash flow and revenue assisting in resolving any variances
- Experience in analyzing and projecting revenue and expenses over the lifecycle of general contract projects
- Ability to review and understand trade billing rate schedules when requested by the project team
- Assist with training and development of new, current, jr and project account I level team members
- Performs task independently
- Demonstrated leadership ability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
