Project Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and billings associated with a large construction project as well as several smaller less complex projects. This position also assures vendor compliance in order to manage project risk. This role is assigned to a large construction project, working closely with the Project Manager to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

What you’ll do :

• Compiles, prepares and analyzes monthly project billings per contract requirements.
• Performs financial analysis and reconciliation of project costs versus project budget.
• Manages vendor compliance, insurance, lien waivers, retention and W-9s
• Produces and analyzes job performance and profitability through jobs cost tracking reports.
• Assists in preparation of status reports and maintains accurate project statuses and budget information in COINs.
• Identifies and resolves basic and more complex project-related accounting issues and resolves in a timely manner.

What you’ll need to be successful :

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST : BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE , SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY,

Benefits :

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family :

401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee

Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Income Protection Insurance

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

Holidays / Vacation / Personal Time / Life Events Leave

Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time

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