Associate Project Accountant - Temp to Perm El Paso, TX

Associate Project Accountant

The Associate Project Accountant is assigned to a smaller construction project(s) and partners with the Project Management team to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

Position Details

• Ensures accurate reporting of financial information and timely invoicing pertaining to a particular project. Maintains project-related ledger accounts.
• Disseminates month-end project reports to management and relevant business lines.
• Maintains list of month-end deadlines and ensure that profit and cash flow forecasts are prepared on time and accurately.
• Reviews project forecasts on a regular basis and ensure any outstanding matters are dealt with on a timely basis.
• Maintains project register. Prepares month-end posting/ allocations and accruals. Controls the accounts payable and receivable tasks for the project.
• Identifies and assists with the resolution of basic project-related accounting issues.
• Ensures policies and procedures for project accounting are adhered to.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance preferred
• 1-3 years' of project accounting experience preferred
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Good organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Able to analyze and resolve basic issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. required

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits