Project Accountant

Overview

Ironmark Building Co. is looking for a construction Project Accountant to join our team! We are an award-winning commercial general contractor based in Minneapolis. We specialize in multi-family, mixed use and hospitality projects. We have established ourselves as the go-to-firm when it comes to managing complex projects and delivering them to the highest standards. Our portfolio is filled with many success stories, but we are most proud of the strong relationships we have built and continue to grow.

Our relationship-centered approach starts with our employees. We look for people who embody our values of hard work, safety, integrity, accountability, and collaboration. We want self-starters who take ownership in their work and value building and maintaining relationships every step along the way. We take pride in our desire to become better every day and providing our employees with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.

Ironmark is committed to excellence and looking for people who will contribute to the company’s growth.

What you’ll do:

As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for accurate cost reporting and preparing timely project applications for payment; setting up new project budgets; managing commitments, vendor payments, and their related compliance documents; reconciling accounts; identifying and reporting on contract and cost variances; and other general accounting duties for the organization. Candidates should possess professional communication skills, attention to detail, excellent prioritization skills, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment.

Your duties will include:

• Set up project budgets for new contracts
• Manage commitment records for subcontracts and purchase orders
• Manage project and commitment setup in the Company’s electronic payment platform
• Review invoices from vendors and ensure accurate invoicing against commitment records
• Enter invoices into electronic routing software and follow up on project teams’ approval
• Prepare monthly billing reports and payment applications for review including lender-required schedules
• Participate in payment application meetings with Ironmark staff, clients, and other key stakeholders
• Assist project teams with change order management and contract analyses
• Collaborate with the Controller on vendor payments
• Manage the lien waiver process for subcontractor payments, 2nd-tier vendors, and according to multiple state requirements
• Assist project teams with the financial closeout of projects
• Manage compliance documents including insurance certificates, wage compliance reports, and other documents as required
• Manage vendor records in the ERP system and address payment questions
• Project analytics and forecasting review

Want to get your resume to the top? Take a look at our requirements:

• Accounting or relevant degree required; minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction or project accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and Word plus Adobe or Bluebeam; part of the interview process will include a brief test on math and Excel skills
• Experience with ERP accounting systems commonly used in construction or in entities with job costing
• Ability to deliver accurate and timely results on a consistent basis
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all departments
• Strong attention to detail and pride in doing things right the first time
• Willingness to research issues and present solutions
• Professional, courteous, and tactful communication skills both in written and verbal communications
• Deadline driven and prioritization skills that can manage tight deadlines and goals
• Self-starting personality that can adapt to varying workloads and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills to manage electronic documents and data
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exhibits leadership skills and builds trust with stakeholders to become the “go-to” person for questions and solutions
• Active learner
• Supportive of the needs of the business
• Preferred qualifications include:
• Experience with Sage Intacct
• Experience with Timber Scan,…