Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Veregy is an award-winning NAESCO-Accredited decarbonization company focusing on accelerating and simplifying the Energy Transition.

We provide turnkey engineering and construction services designed to reduce our clients' energy and operating costs through the implementation of energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades, smart building technology, fleet EV infrastructure, clean energy generation, and sustainability.

Do you want to be part of a TEAM who delivers Eco-Friendly Environments that Transform Lives? Then you are in the right place start the application process today!

Summary of Position Functions

The Project Accountant position is a fast-paced, rewarding position where the individual will be working in all faucets of the business.

This is a hybrid role ( 75mi Radius to the Office) where the individual will be expected to report to the Columbus, OH Office certain days and will have the ability to work remotely as mutually agreed upon with the Supervisor.

Under the direction of the Veregy East Regional Controller, this individual will be counted on to monitor, review and update project-specific cost impacts and help identify any risks along with other general accounting duties within the East Region.

This role works in conjunction with Operations and Accounting.

Project Accountant Duties

• The Project Accountant undertakes and performs a variety of project support tasks and assignments to support office and field work performed by one or more Project Managers, Senior Project Managers and / or others as assigned.
• Review and entry of job estimates into accounting software.
• Prepare and commit service, consultant / professional, purchase order and contract agreements - both owner and subcontractor.
• Collect, review and approve insurance certificates, W-9's, and subcontract compliance documents.
• Assist with the Review AIA and Accounts Payable billings for each project, request revisions as needed, approve for payment, and manage consequential job cost.
• Process client billing per project-based schedule of values and projections, record and maintain accounts receivable.
• Assist with compliance for our clientele and subcontractors, Project Kick-Off, estimate reviews, attend jobsite meetings, conduct jobsite tours and perform other jobsite functions, as needed.
• Manage, review and approve wage rates and certified payroll reporting by state and Davis-Bacon, when applicable.
• Prepare credit applications and maintain / collect various tax forms as needed.
• Manage all incoming and external change orders in Viewpoint in conjunction with the project management team.
• Prepare and manage job cost reporting per project assignment while working in detail with the project and regional teams.
• Coordinates Performance and Payment Bonds and Certificates of Insurance, as required by individual projects.
• Close out projects for final cost status and warranty in conjunction with the project management team.
• Assist project management, updates monthly job cost projections into Viewpoint for use in monthly WIP reviews.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines, deliverables and other requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, customers, the public and others having business with Veregy.
• Collect, sort and properly record incoming AR payments.
• Collect, sort and properly distribute outgoing AP payments.
• Collect, sort and properly distribute incoming / outgoing mail.

Non-Essential Position Functions

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None at this time.

Skills

• Knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing a variety of Office 365 programs and / or specialized / customized software applications.
• Capacity to produce results when working both independently and as part of a Team.
• Excellent written and verbal internal communication with Team Members.
• Excellent written and verbal external communication with Clients and Customers.
• Viewpoint Vista / One Construction Software Experience is a plus.
• Concur Experience is a plus.
• Consistently shows that the Core Values of Veregy are followed.
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects with various deadlines.

Experience / Educational Requirements

0 - 3 years of project accounting, project coordination, project assistance, administrative assistance or closely related experience in a Construction, HVAC or related field.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Time Off.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions (%).
• Employer Sponsored Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance.
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Continued Education and Trade Certification Sponsorship (Specific Positions).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Veregy is an Affirmative Action / EOE Employer.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Veregy values diversity and is committed to building a workforce comprised of individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Veregy, where employment is based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic history, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

We strive to create an inclusive culture that empowers individuals to thrive, try new things, and grow together as one Veregy.