Job Cost Accountant

Position Overview

This position offers a diverse set of entry-level and accounting-related job responsibilities. The desired candidate will embrace a team concept when completing assigned tasks along with a strong commitment to do whatever is necessary to perform high-quality work, meet deadlines and finish assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities

· Submitting Certified Payrolls

· Process change orders in viewpoint

· Subcontractor uploads to viewpoint from HCSS - ensure it matches sub

agreement

· Job progress billing in viewpoint

· Assist AR / CashApp on applying payments, resolve payment issues

· Monthly Receivable Review with Operations

· Job Cost Adjustments

· Set up new phases, cost types for Payroll, AP as needed

· Process sub pay estimates based on work performed

· Research and respond to subs on payment discrepancies

· Retainage Tracking - Follow up with customers on outstanding balances

· Month-end job review

· Job closeout / Subcontractor closeout

· Internal/External Audit Requests

· Weekly Job Cost P&L Distribution and meeting

· TxDot DBE agreements, reporting

Qualifications

Education/Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

· 1 – 3 years of experience in a construction accounting environment preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

· Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel.

· Ability to perform under deadline pressure.

· Ability to analyze issues independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.

· Knowledge and/or previous related experience in a financial accounting environment preferred.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work with management.

· Effective analytical and communication skills required.

· Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.

· Demonstrated, effective skills in dealing with employees at all levels.

· Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to: computers, copiers, ten key adding machine, printers, etc.

· Proficiency in personal computers/word processing, spreadsheets/databases, and relevant software packages.

Work Requirements

· Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

· Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.

· Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

· Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

· Report to the office dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.

· Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

· Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

· Must have the ability to work without close supervision.

Physical Requirements

· Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.

· Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.

· The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands.

· The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

· Must be able to exert up to 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.

Work Environment

· Standard office environment.

· Tempo is fast-paced with deadlines.

· The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be moderate.