Construction Project Accountant

4 weeks ago


Boise, United States McAlvain Companies, Inc. Full time $70,000 - $90,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

At McAlvain, we are looking for specific talent that fits within our culture.

We have a set of standards for all positions within the organization. First and foremost, we’re interested in the qualities of an individual with a secondary focus on technical skills, education, experience, etc. While we acknowledge that a candidate must be qualified for a position they are applying for, we strongly encourage all applicants to also consider the qualities described below prior to applying for a position with us. Finding the ‘right’ fit for our team is of utmost importance. Any candidate we invite to join our team will be challenged to elevate their potential, personally and professionally, and will be a proactive and involved participant in the continued growth of our organization.

- People that demonstrate humility and are aware of how they interact within teams. People who stand out while taking interest in others, not attempting to be the center of attention, and are happy sharing team successes. We are looking for people who are emotionally intelligent, understand dynamic team relationships, and enjoy collaborating on challenging endeavors.

- People who display grit and resilience and can withstand high pressure situations, have crucial conversations, will stand-up to adversity and stay strong and focused under pressure. People who convert challenges into opportunities.

- People who have a passion for growth and outwardly share positivity and optimism.

- People who are honest and ethical in all circumstances. People who have a clear conscience and are trustworthy with their families, friends, colleagues, and clients.

- People who are driven, self-motivated, eager and enjoy taking ownership of situations. People who understand their why and their purpose and use it to energize their experiences. People who are dependable, disciplined and drive tasks to completion timely and consistently.

- People who are team players and are dedicated to the mission. People who are willing to take accountability and responsibility. Would you thrive on Jocko Willink’s team?

If this is you, let’s take the next step…

 

Duties, Responsibilities, & Expectations:

· Project Accounting Management:

o Set up and maintain jobs in ERP System, including revenue and cost budgets.

o Monitor job budgets regularly and audit job costs, reporting issues to the project team.

o Support project team in monthly revenue and cost projections.

o Plan payroll costs with the project team for self-performing jobs, ensuring accurate coding.

o Review and interface all change orders for accuracy before submission to the owner.

o Participate in jobsite meetings and track issues.

o Draft and review payment applications with PM.

o Daily/weekly review and entry of labor hours ensuring correct coding and classification.

o Reconcile cost accounts and perform job cost adjustments when necessary to correctly reflect accurate costs of the project.

 

· Project Compliance & Administration

o Preparing/Gathering weekly certified payroll reporting for federally funded projects.

o Prepare owner lien waivers as needed.

o Approve lien waivers and follow up with subcontractors for timely payment application submissions.

o Approval of subcontractor payment applications.

o Oversee project closeout process (final billing/cost reconciliations, waiver tracking, tax releases)

o Assisting payroll team with questions regarding hours worked for projects.

 

· General Tasks/Expectations

o Take initiative to complete project requirements, contributing to the team’s success.

o Ensure that important tasks and deadlines are achieved.

o Support the project team through challenges and adversity that arise in a project.

 

Critical Skills:

o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

o Wonderful time management, with the ability to multi-task across different problems.

o Attention to detail.

o Exhibits the desire to be a part of a team.

o Highly organized.

o Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite programs, specifically Microsoft Excel.

o Working knowledge of the construction industry, project accounting, project management, with an aptitude for numbers.

o Ability to be resourceful and problem solve problems as they arise.

o Maintain a friendly and courteous attitude, even under stressful situations.

o Ability to maintain an elevated level of confidentiality.

o Demonstrates ownership over their responsibilities and sees tasks through till the very end.

 

Experience/Training:

o Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

o 2+ years of experience in accounting for a commercial construction company.

o Experience with Trimble Viewpoint is a plus, but not required.

 

 



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