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Form of workProject Accountant Office or Project Location: Menlo Park, CA Job Code: 2072 # of Openings: 1
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General Purpose of the Position:
The Project Accountant oversees the accounting operations on the assigned construction project site. This includes serving as the jobsite office manager, monitoring project budget and expenditures and tracking all accounts payables and receivables. This position reports to the Senior Project Controller, Project Manager or other assigned supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Oversees the set-up standard file structure in coordination with Operations
Notifies Senior Project Controller of exceptions or violations of policies and procedures
Set-up and maintains the Project Budget/Cost Reports with the Project Manager
Oversees the development of subcontractor documents
Maintains positive owner relations and meets all contractual and accounting requirements
Supervises and trains all Payroll, A/P, Contract Administrators, OCIP Administrators and Administrative Assistants
Administers all job cost reporting
Participates in the development of subcontractor documents
Set-up, maintains, and reconciles Petty Cash account(s)
Ensures accuracy of the Equipment Log
Reviews and submits bi-monthly Cash Flow reports
Assembles and prepares monthly Owner Billings as required by Owner Contract
Processes Owner payments and maintains Owner Payment Log
Maintains the Monthly Adjustment Log
Directs the reconciliation of CGC to Prolog on a monthly basis
Assists Project Managers in preparation of monthly CR-1 Reports
Oversees office set-up expenditures
Functions as Jobsite Office Manager, as needed
Adheres to and supports all Safety requirements
Demonstrates basic knowledge of construction job cost accounting
Demonstrates knowledge of basic construction equipment knowledge
Performs tasks with commitment to excellence and a high level of motivation to learn new tasks and assume additional job responsibilities
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
Able to work, receive direction, and then work independently
Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations to include health, safety, and welfare as appropriate
Required Job Skills:- Possess excellent listening, oral and written communication skills, superior problem-solving skills
- Performs work tasks by receiving direction and then working independently with an interest in quickly learning and applying new skills and abilities
- Able to provide thorough analysis and proper planning to achieve goals
- Must be dependable, consistent, diligent, and thorough
- Must demonstrate attention to detail and analytical skills
- Demonstrates excellent presentation and time management skills
Computer Equipment and Software:
Special skills: Intermediate knowledge of Windows applications.
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Software - particularly in Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
Advanced knowledge of Construction Job Cost Accounting. Intermediate knowledge of CGC.
Intermediate knowledge of Monarch. Advanced knowledge of Prolog.
Education and Experience:Certification: Not applicable.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related area preferred. A combination of education and work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience: 10 years of experience in construction specific accounting.
- Preferably with large company on large projects.
- Both public and private works experience Accounting preferred
Salary range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000 depending upon experience
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