Project Accountant

Sullivan Environmental Services Inc•Galveston, TX

27d

About The Position

The Project Accountant works directly with the project teams to oversee the financial functions necessary for profitable completion of the assigned project(s). The Project Accountant has responsibility for AP, AR, and project compliances. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, an effective communicator and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The Construction Project Accountant position will report directly to the SLSCO Controller, or their designee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in operational accounting is preferred.
Experience working for a general contractor or subcontractor in the construction industry is preferred.
General understanding of cost accounting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to proof one’s own work as well as the work of others.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Experience with CMIC strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Helps to ensure timeliness and accuracy of the project reports.
Assist in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
Review and audit vendor invoices for accuracy and required backup per contract.
Properly review, analyze, and set up billing rates and terms per contracts.
Assists in preparing client invoices.
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
Follow system controls to ensure data integrity.
Review projects financial data monthly to ensure completeness of the data.
Assists in gathering data for reporting during the month-end close process.
Assists in ERP conversion/implementation testing and participation in training sessions.
Support management in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests, and other tasks as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.