Ascension Property Services - Senior Project Accountant
Who we are :
Ascension Property Services (APS) is a nationwide group of specialty trade contractors with decades of experience in nearly all types of construction, including commercial, healthcare, educational, hospitality, manufacturing, and institutional. Our customer-focused, employee-driven business model builds long-term partners through loyalty, consistency, and expertise.
Our company culture is success-driven, people-oriented, collaborative, and fast-paced. We are passionate about helping our customers become more environmentally sustainable and profitable. We are looking for team members who are driven, passionate and want to take on diverse challenges to help grow a great company.
This role reports directly to the APS Project Accounting Director and is responsible for functions including but not limited to customer / job cost accounting and financial analysis.
Signs of Success : A successful Sr. Project Accountant will demonstrate their ability to be both an effective financial partner to divisional VPs / SVPs as well as a successful manager of all things project accounting for their assigned business units. They will be known as a driving force for positive and timely cashflow, accurate project reporting, proactive risk identification and effective contract administration throughout their areas of management.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities :
- Supervise / Support all assigned project accounting staff members :
Oversee the daily workflow and processes of the department to ensure timely and accurate execution of tasks.
Ensure staff members are highly responsive to all external and internal inquiries, especially inquiries from our customers.Recruit, interview, hire new staff in the department with approval from the Project Accounting DirectorProvides constructive and timely performance evaluations.Balance employee workloads and encourage a culture of teamwork and excellenceIdentify talent and invest in employee growth within the organization by pursuing all opportunities for their learning and advancementServe as the primary Project accountant for one or multiple business unitsBusiness P&L Ownership - Take a key role in ownership of business unit P&Ls ensuring :Proper revenue recognition and intercompany elimination through the timely and accurate preparation of job schedules
Proper accounting for service billingsTimely job cost transfers and journal entriesAccurate use of cost centers and cost center allocationsIdentification of PO or AP related errors for correction by production team or central AP.Serve as a primary business partner to the VP / SVP of the assigned business units assisting with :Projections review, documentation and modifications
Billing and manpower forecast preparationJob schedule review and in-depth analysisProactive job / financial risk analysis and identificationProviding detailed training and systems expertise in Spectrum and Oracle EPM as neededOversee all customer and project accounting activities and ensure timely and accurate processing of the following :Prequalification's
Project Evaluations and Projection adjustmentsEnsure contract approval process is administered according to the DOA.Customer and Job Set UpBillingsCollections- Ensure all account aging issues are identified, communicated (especially with respect to necessity for accruals), and resolved in a timely mannerEnsure staff engages with daily collections requirements and, at minimum, review retention once a month.
Identification of and escalation of AR Aging issues to the Project Accounting Director or legal for next stepsOversee limited accounts payable related activities and interface with central AP team as needed :Cash Requirements
PO ApprovalsLocal Vendor RelationshipVendor lien waiver collectionFacilitate special payments or invoice issuesWork to maintain positive cashflow on all projects under management and document any unresolved issues for escalation to Project Accounting Director or SVP.Serve as the backup for all supervised project accountantsMiscellaneous :Provide support to the APS Controller, Project Accounting Director and CFO for all financial audit activities
Provide Project Accounting Director and CFO all inputs required for recurring reportingProduce timely scheduled reportsIdentify all intercompany transactions and ensure appropriate treatment (i.e. intercompany sales)Special projects as directed by the management teamWork with Project Accounting Director on record retention for divisions for all business records.Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting requiredMaster's degree and / or CPA certification a plus2-4 years of experience in related accounting rolesStrong understanding of accounting principles and practicesProficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite, particularly ExcelExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively internal teams.High level of accuracy and attention to detail.Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.Physical Requirements :
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.What We Can Offer In Return :
Base Salary of $65,000 to $85,000 (depending on relevant experience, skills)Company-subsidized benefits : medical, dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness, and accidentHealth Savings Account401(k) matchFlexible Paid Time OffTo learn more about Ascension Property Services, visit our website at .
Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to full pre-employment background and drug screening. This is an office environment position requiring a daily commute to Dallas, TX. It is a full-time position (Monday - Friday - 8 to 5).