Accounting Project Coordinator

Hunt Electric•West Valley City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hunt Electric, Inc. is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role supports multiple project managers by maintaining accurate project records, coordinating accounting-related work, preparing billings and purchase orders, and helping ensure timely customer payments. The coordinator also works with contractors and vendors, monitors project costs and coding, and provides reporting to project managers and the controller. The position includes filing preliminary notices with the State Construction Registry to protect lien rights, obtaining lien waivers to support timely release of monthly draws, and providing reception backup. The coordinator may also assist project managers, the controller, and the CFO with miscellaneous assignments. Success requires independent work and teamwork, professionalism, confidentiality, organization, sound customer service and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate and work with people at all organizational levels. The typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Compensation is a competitive salary commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and paid personal time (PTO).

Requirements

At least one year of project coordination experience.
An associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
Experience with lien waivers, preliminary notices, project billing, retention, and change order management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
AP/AR experience.
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to work with all organizational levels and negotiate outcomes.
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills, dependability, and ability to handle sensitive situations objectively and professionally.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and contribute to a positive team environment.
Regular attendance and compliance with scheduled work hours.

Nice To Haves

Construction accounting or project accounting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain complete and accurate records for multiple jobs while working with multiple project managers.
Prepare project billings and purchase orders, and help ensure prompt customer payments.
Maintain productive working relationships with contractors and vendors or suppliers.
Ensure project costs are properly coded, accurate, and up to date; provide accurate reporting to assigned project managers and the controller.
File preliminary notices for all jobs on the State Construction Registry to protect Hunt Electric’s future lien rights.
Manage and obtain lien waivers for each job to support timely release of monthly draws with the general contractor.
Provide receptionist backup by greeting and announcing visitors and answering phones.
Assist project managers, the controller, and the CFO with miscellaneous projects and assignments.
Work independently and collaboratively with employees on accounting-related duties and project coordination.
Contribute to a positive team environment, maintain confidentiality, and comply with scheduled work hours.
Perform other duties or work at other locations as assigned by the manager.