Project Accountant

Description

Job Summary

Kaufman Lynn Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to join our growing organization! The Project Accountant serves as an essential part of the Project Team, managing all aspects job-related accounting activities. Project Accountants work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely and accurate reporting, payments, billing and administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of complete and accurate record of the Projects financial transactions from startup through closeout
• Project setup in Procore/Sage and review of Owner Contract to verify key requirements.
• Review subcontracts, purchase orders, Owner and Subcontractor change orders to ensure accurate posting.
• Tracking of Notice to Owner (NTO)s received and required releases of lien.
• Responsible for preparing and compiling monthly Project draw applications to Owners/Lenders in AIA format.
• Assist Project Team with processing and approval of monthly Subcontractor billings and general job cost invoices.
• Ensure that the subcontractors, suppliers and vendors account balances in Sage/Timberline are always correct and reconciled.
• Responsible for accurate and on-time payment of Subcontractors, suppliers and vendors invoices as well as timely receipt Owner funding.
• Acts as liaison between Subcontractors and Project Team, responding to Subcontractor accounting inquiries and diffusing any issues with assistance of the Project Manager.
• Process all direct owner purchase order invoices in a timely manner and ensure supporting paperwork is follows KL tax savings program guidelines.
• Preparation and presentation of detailed monthly financial reports in collaboration with Project Team.
• Maintain neat and organized subcontractor, supplier and vendor files.
• Assist the Project Manager with financial closeout.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Sage 300/Timberline and Procore is a plus.
• Knowledge of standard practices of AIA documents (G702/703) and lien releases.
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles.
• Must be detailed, organized and able to multi-task.

About Kaufman Lynn Construction

Who We Are

Kaufman Lynn Construction is a full-service commercial construction company with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. KL is a Top ENR firm, consistently ranked as one of the largest and fastest-growing general contractors in Florida and North Carolina. We are 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, providing all KL associates a risk-free retirement fund in addition to our 401(k) with employer matching.

KL is proud of our amazing culture that is focused on employee engagement. We emphasize accelerated career growth, mentoring and professional development, highly competitive compensation and benefits, state-of-the-art construction technology/processes and a truly fun, family atmosphere. Kaufman Lynn was named by the Sun Sentinel as one of the Top Workplaces in South Florida for seven years in a row, and was recently ranked as one of the Best Companies to work for in Florida by Florida Trend magazine.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• HSA & FSA Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Annual and Project Based Bonus Potential
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Terrific opportunity to make a real impact on our company's success
• Personal, professional and career growth.
• Competitive compensation package, including bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits
• Company culture based on a truly engaged team of professionals that are fully supported by an enlightened leadership team
• Fast-paced and challenging working climate that makes time for plenty of fun

NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS OR AGENCIES

Kaufman Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets