Project Accountant

Gemma Power Systems•Odessa, TX

69d•Onsite

About The Position

Gemma Power Systems is seeking a Project Accountant to join our team on one of our project sites in the Midland/Odessa area. The Project Accountant is a vital part of the Gemma team, dedicated to being a liaison between the project site and home office accounting. Gemma is looking for a self-motivated individual who is extremely organized, comfortable with technology, and has strong time management skills. This position is responsible for all project site accounting and payroll functions. You will also provide home office with all purchase orders, receive documentation for payment, and support procurement by helping to find reliable suppliers.

Requirements

3+ years of related experience; must have strong knowledge in accounting, payroll, HR, procurement, and business management.
Associate degree or higher with a focus in finance, accounting, payroll, HR, or procurement is preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of Sage 300, TimberScan, Mjob, and DocuSign.
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. Persistence, resourcefulness, drive, and ability to work proactively.
Ability to operate office equipment, including computers and printers.
Working knowledge of ADP, Excel, Adobe, Word, and Microsoft Teams platforms. Comfortable performing work in a paperless environment and leveraging technology to recognize efficiency.
Works independently with a high level of self-direction as well as cooperatively with a team.
Must possess a professional and confident demeanor.
High level of attention to detail and a commitment to quality is required.
Willingness to work extra hours, as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with union payroll is desired.
Experience performing payroll or accounting on larger-scale construction projects is preferred.
Knowledge of subcontractor AIA documentation, lien waivers, and certificates of insurance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Process, reconcile and report on weekly payroll using ADP for all craft/hourly personnel.
Complete journal entries for craft payroll and prepare supporting information.
Participate in onboarding/offboarding of employees. Process manual payroll checks with proper documentation.
Coordinate other payroll procedures or pay runs as needed.
Reconcile & manage jobsite bank accounts.
Audit, verify approval, and submit expense reports for jobsite employees.
Create purchase/change orders and submit to vendors through DocuSign.
Enter purchase orders, change orders, and invoices into accounting software (Sage 300 and TimberScan).
Coordinate & prepare the monthly invoices to ensure accurate and timely billing.
Perform three-way match for AP invoices associated with jobsite.
Maintain documentation for home office, including rental log, purchase order log, and certificates of insurance.
Supervise & train site accounting and payroll personnel.