USA IL North Chicago General 6025795 Senior Project Accountant Job

Categories: Accounting, Construction

Job Description
 

1. Primary responsibility is the issuing of client requisitions in accordance with contract and inclusive of all billable company, trade/subcontractor and sub consultant costs.
2. Thorough review of owner contract and contract abstract to ensure all terms & conditions and tax requirements are being met.
3. Report to the Project Manager or Project Executive on the cost control of the General Conditions as well as overall project costs as they relate to budgeted amounts and their impact on project profitability.
4. Apply client funds received by preparing sales journals and accounts receivable reconciliation with the associated re-billing of client deductions and adjustments to billable cost.
5. Process AIA Documents, liens, and waivers.
6. Enter all trade/subcontractor contract documents and trade/subcontractor change orders, where applicable.
7. Process payments to trades and subs in a timely manner and ensure that everyone complies with requisition due dates established by the schedule or contract documents. Also, ensure that trades and subs are in compliance with requisition format and required submission of support documentation.
8. Maintain complete project files, including trades, subs and vendors for the entire duration of the project.
9. Administration and maintenance of General Condition costs (such as certified payrolls, home office and site office costs, etc.) through review and data entry of purchase orders, where applicable, check requests, etc., and examining costs to establish agreement with the owner contract and  policy.
10. Monitor through deficiency reporting and active review that every trade or subcontractor is in compliance with the terms and conditions of their contract documents.
11. Interface with all general and corporate accounting activities including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Financial Reporting as required.
12. Compliant with appropriate GMPS requirements such as: monthly processing of all PPA's and participation in Quarterly project and financial reviews.
13. Monitor A/R status and pursue collection with client when necessary. 

Job Requirements

1. Timberline software experience required.
2. 5 years experience in construction or job-cost related industry.
3. Proficient communication, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills.
4. Proficiency in current corporate software packages, as well as standard office equipment.
5. Should possess self-management skills and ability to work with limited supervision, basic computer skills and competency.