Project Accountant

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The UP Companies, one of the region’s largest full-service MBE-Certified contractors, offers competitive, all-inclusive solutions for general contractors, owners, and facility management professionals. Founded on the ideals of technical excellence, personal responsibility, collaboration, and diversity, we pride ourselves on the ability to provide integrated solutions to all clients. Our mission is to exceed the expectations and experiences of our collaborators and clients by utilizing our unique corporate infrastructure to provide safe and innovative solutions, exceptional workmanship, technical excellence, and integrity at every level.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Our Project Accountants are responsible for all day-to-day project accounting functions including accounts receivable, job cost tracking, and contract and document management. They serve as the liaison between the Operations team and the Finance Team, playing a key role in the organization's success. They are highly organized, adaptable, and able to prioritize tasks while working independently and in a team environment.

Essential Functions

• Setup projects in the accounting system relative to contract terms, assisting in project hand-off between estimating and project management team.
• Track and manage contract routing process to include job-specific certificates of insurance and any contract requirements, such as terms of payment, retainer withheld.
• Maintain project-related records, including contracts, field/subcontractor tickets, and change orders.
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management.
• Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings.
• Report to management on any opportunities for additional billings.
• Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects.
• Create all project-related billings to customers, process lien waivers, affidavits, sworn statements, and various other reports as required by the contract.
• Investigate all project expenses not billed to customers.
• Respond to requests for more detail from customers.
• Closeout project accounts upon project completion.
• Create and submit government reports related to projects.
• Confer with payables staff to ensure monthly supplier and subcontractor invoices are received and entered prior to processing customer invoices.
• Maintain a system for filing project documentation both physically and electronically.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Additional certifications that demonstrate a desire for continued education are preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience in construction accounting.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Able to proactively address potential issues.
• Ability to learn and master various computer programs.
• Significant hands-on experience with industry-specific software.
• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude.
• Positive and encouraging personality.
• Able to work independently with little supervision.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to the team’s success.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Able to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment.
• Experience in Computer Ease is a plus.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing

• Construction

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