Balfour Beatty US ยท 17 hours ago
Project Accountant/Admin
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting and construction management services. The Project Accountant is responsible for providing accounting and administrative support for construction projects, ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and facilitating communication between the jobsite and finance department.
Construction
Responsibilities
Provides information to appropriate people regarding project status (i.e. PFR, job cost reports to owners, etc.) and communicates between the field and corporate office
Ensures job cost reports and accounts receivable reports are accurate at all times and in balance with the general ledger
Ensures all information in the project cost system and underlying supporting records are properly classified in a manner that best facilitates the use of the information
Understands the nature of the project cost systems and the information processed. Bring issues to the attention of Financial Services and the Project Manager for assistance and further evaluation
Enters all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information. This includes owner and sub change orders, owner billings, budget transfers, subcontractor pay requirements, payroll and A/P invoices and data for carbon cost codes
Processes all miscellaneous and blanket purchase order invoices in a timely manner and ensure supporting paperwork is attached, correct and approved
Collaborates with key people to process monthly billings to owners and runs projected final cost report
Processes subcontractor monthly pay requisitions and ensures all supporting attachments are correct
Follows up with subcontractors to obtain any missing documents so subcontractors are paid on time
Maintains subcontractor/vendor purchasing register
Verify all subcontractors have current insurance certificates by checking the insurance/held check database and the fully executed contract prior to the subcontractor starting work
Implements and maintains a filing system according to company guidelines
Establishes and maintains files required for company Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Minority Business Entity (MBE) requirements
Performs various administrative tasks for the jobsite, including: handling incoming/outgoing mail and overnight mail, establishing new supplier accounts, purchasing office supplies, preparing payroll, answering telephones, filing, etc
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2 years or more of Accounting experience preferably in the A/E/C industry
Proficiency in basic accounting principles
Proficient using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, the internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook)
Preferred
Associates degree in Accounting or related field
Experience with Procore, Textura Payment Management, and JD Edwards preferred but not required
Local candidate preferred, but not required
Previous experience as an office admin or assistant
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Holidays
Paid Volunteer time
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Company
Balfour Beatty US
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation.
Funding
Current Stage
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