About this opportunity
Westminster Management lists this Project Accountant opportunity in florham park, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Our company remains guided by its experience and ability to create long-term value in strategically focused markets. We continue to attract the best talent in the industry and remain focused on growing our organization with talented professionals along with our assets. Westminster is stronger than ever, and we stand poised for continued growth with our valued partners. Our mission is to go above and beyond to build thriving communities and exceptional experiences for our residents, guests, tenants, and teams. Our values represent what we strive to achieve every day. Every decision we have to make is guided by the "4 Be's". Be best in class. Be Solution-Oriented. Be Accountable. Be caring.
nThis position is responsible for working with the project accounting team and Development Controller to perform accounting duties and responsibilities for multiple development projects in various phases of construction.
nRESPONSIBILITIES
nnnPrepare and complete weekly bank reconciliations for project accounts, ensuring accuracy and prompt resolution of variances.
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nnReview of proper coding and input of accounts payable at the properties, ensuring that fiscal policies are followed. Be familiar with the accounts utilized to provide an adequate basis for reviewing the coding of invoices and bring any deficiencies to the attention of the appropriate personnel.
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nnPrepare an accounts payable listing at closing each month, check agreement to the accounts payable account on the trial balance and then provide a copy to the appropriate staff accountant for inclusion in the monthly entity files.
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nnProvide the necessary data to the Controller regarding invoices being processed and checks written for them to maintain proper cash control.
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nnHandle other A/P related administrative responsibilities as assigned on the team.
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nnWork closely with the construction administration and supervision personnel to ensure that the construction budget and actual expenditures information in the system and on the progress billings is accurate and up to date.
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nnWork closely with the construction administration and supervision personnel in co-ordination with third party entities to insure the efficient and timely handling of progress payments to sub-contractors and other vendors. May directly be in contact with contractors for required data.
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nnPrepare summary draw schedules, and assembly of the draw package for review by management. Also, reconciliation of entries and schedules for audit and reporting purposes. Ensure all required documents have been gathered by all consultants, subcontractors, etc. prior to bank or other submission.
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nnEnsure accuracy of Job Cost Reports including ACR and Contract Detail Report.
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nnReconcile the draw requests to GL including Project Costs to date on a monthly basis.
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nnReview Contracts and Change Orders; enter in Job Cost System.
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nnPrepare and obtain all lien waivers.
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nnMonitoring of construction expenditures compared to budget.
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nnSpecial projects and analysis as required.
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n nREQUIREMENTS
nnnRequires Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
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nnYardi Construction software experience preferred.
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nnRequires 2 years of experience in project accounting, preferably commercial real estate development.
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nnRequires advance skillset in Excel.
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nnRequires strong conceptual and analytical skills.
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n nWhat We’re Looking For:
nnnA sharp, analytical thinker with a strong grasp of property accounting fundamentals
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nnSomeone who brings urgency, ownership, and accountability to their work
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nnA self-starter who thrives in a high-performance, team-oriented environment
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n nReady to join a company that values your expertise and empowers you to make an impact?
nApply today and take the next step in your accounting career.
nWe're an equal opportunity at will employer, an equal housing provider, and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
nJob Details
nJob Family Accounting
nPay Type Salary
nHiring Min Rate 75,000 USD
nHiring Max Rate 85,000 USD
Worksite address
florham park, NJ, 07932, US
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