About this opportunity
The Berg Group lists this Onsite Project Accountant opportunity in odessa, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
The Project Accountant is responsible for working with the Sr. Project Accountant and closely with the Project Management function to accurately account for the cost, billing, and profitability of assigned projects. The Project Accountant will provide Project Managers with accurate financial information.
Experience and Qualifications
Primary Responsibilities/Duties
Maintain project-related records, including contracts, change orders and budgets
Assist project management with investigation of variances of actual project cost versus budget
Analyze project budget line items to determine necessary budget change orders
Regular follow up with project managers on aged change orders
Review and analyze projected versus actual billings.
Attend and participate in monthly review meetings with project managers
Work with the internal Project Management Teams to prepare monthly billings
Issue monthly progress billings
Research and resolve problems to ensure timely and accurate billing
Deposit daily cash receipts and ensure accurate application to outstanding invoices
Make customer inquiries on past due accounts (phone, email, and tracking)
Develop and maintain lien documentation on portfolio of current projects
Work with project managers to reclass miscoded job expenses
Support Accounts Payable with invoice entry and purchase order matching
Assist with preparation of monthly Sales & Use Tax reporting
Issue timely and accurate weekly and monthly reports
Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with annual audit for job related inquiries
Provide quality customer service to our internal and external customers
Look for and establish opportunities to streamline and optimize processes
Provide back up to Accounts Payable
Other special projects as assigned
Experience and Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Broad knowledge of Cost Accounting
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong organizational and time management orientation
Possesses the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work independently within a team environment
Acts with a sense of urgency to complete tasks in a timely manner
Preferred Qualifications Associate's and/or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or relevant work experience.
1 - 3 years of related experience in construction accounting.
Detail-oriented, deadline/goal-driven.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
Plexxis software knowledge strongly preferred
Sales tax experience preferred
Sedentary Work
Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 - 15 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying.
Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.
Benefits Information 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision & PTO
The Berg Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Worksite address
odessa, TX, 79767, US
Who can apply
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