Project Accountant

Why Manhattan?

Manhattan Construction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams who do the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. Every year, we celebrate team members who have been with the company for 10, 20, 30, and even 40-plus years. What is it about Manhattan that makes people stick around for decades?

We offer large company benefits and professional development opportunities with the care and concern of a family‑owned business. At Manhattan, you get:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team‑oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• To work on exciting projects for your community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

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The Project Accountant 1 is responsible for general administrative duties, maintaining accurate and complete records of project documents, and assisting and supporting the project team members with the accounting and billing process. The position works under the direct supervision of the Project Manager with guidance from the Director of Project Accounting. This position must demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills and strong communication and client service skills.

• Process all material and subcontractor invoices for
  approval and inputs into the accounting system
• Review subcontractors pay application information,
  including current contract value, stored materials, owner direct
  purchasing, and retainage, and communicate irregularities to the Project
  Manager
• Requests, collects, and files partial and final release
  of liens; responds to Notice of Commencement (NOC) and tracking
• Tracks and assists with subcontractor insurance
  compliance renewals
• Request and obtain valid W-9s for new vendors
• Collects and processes Certified Payrolls when
  required
• Receives and processes payroll for hourly
  employees
• Assists with onboarding of new team members
• Processes Personal Action Forms (PAF) for all craft
  employee changes
• Prepare and process Owner billings on a schedule of
  values in accordance with contract requirements and MCC Standards
• Generate billing backup detail and reconcile billings
  against job cost per MCC Standards
• Prepare Job Cost Corrections as required
• Manages the AP/AR process within the accounting
  system/ERP
• Reviews and provides guidance with g to
  ensure its accuracy with respect to actual cost incurred
• Set up and maintain general subcontractor
  correspondence and accounting files in the document control system
• Coordinates vendor payments with Corporate AP staff to
  ensure company policy is followed before payment, including adherence to
  pay‑if‑paid provisions
• Receive, date stamp, and distribute all incoming
  mail
• Order and maintain stock of office supplies
• Helps maintain records of computer‑related equipment
  and prepares equipment transfers as needed
• Assist the Superintendent or Safety Manager in
  maintaining OSHA documentation and postings
• Assist in Project Close Out process
• Provide general administrative support to the project
  team as requested
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding
  Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong computer skills are required. In addition to proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential.
• Comfortable working in a paperless environment
• Experience working in Vista or similar accounting system/ERP
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to follow set instructions and seek results
• Functions actively and effectively as part of a team
• Dependability

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-year associate degree or 2 years of relevant accounting
  experience
• 4 years of industry experience or 4-year Accounting Degree
• Travel to Stillwater project site 50% of time